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

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

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Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

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State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

The Biblical Money Code

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The Biblical Money Code

Imagine if you had a secret code for making money. So says an infomercial for “The Biblical Money Code.” You may have seen the same program promoted all over the…

Six Ways to Protect Yourself from a Mortgage Scam

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Six Ways to Protect Yourself from a Mortgage Scam

Mortgages are enough of a headache without unscrupulous lenders.

With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play

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With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play

A company spokesman says it’s education-based but that’s hardly front and center in ads.

GE Capital to Pay Out Millions to Settle Deception Charges

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GE Capital to Pay Out Millions to Settle Deception Charges

CFPB cites bank for discriminatory and misleading practices.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

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H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

What we did this year on TINA.org.

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

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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?

Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

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Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

The color changes but the deceptive marketing stays the same.

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…

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors