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If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…

Wal-Mart Stores Inc sheds “Made in USA” logo From Its Website

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc sheds “Made in USA” logo From Its Website

Camilla Pritchard, Business Finance News

How to Spot Bogus Medical Products

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How to Spot Bogus Medical Products

Donna Fuscaldo, Fox Business

CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

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CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.

Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

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Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

The color changes but the deceptive marketing stays the same.

Cash App

Class Action

Cash App

Allegations: Representing that it protects and safeguards consumers’ personal information

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

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FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.

Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

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Frontier Airlines’ Low Fares

Lawsuit accuses airline of running a bait and switch.

Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’

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Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’

Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

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College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Consumer News

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

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Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

What You Should Know about Kyäni

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.

Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

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Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.

Sweepstakes for HMI’s FILTERQUEEN Products

Class Action

Sweepstakes for HMI’s FILTERQUEEN Products

April 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with either a $300 voucher for HMI Filtration products or a $100…

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

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What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light