Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Ad Alert Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.
With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play Ad Alert 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.
The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art Blog The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art Advertised admission prices are not what they appear.
State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.
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.
Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors Consumer News Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.
Quicken Loans’ ‘No Registration, No Login’ Claims Ad Alert Quicken Loans’ ‘No Registration, No Login’ Claims Even without an account, lender may share users’ personal information with third parties.
TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole Blog TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority.
Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery Ad Alert Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery In short, the company may not deliver on the promise.
Bitconnect Class Action Bitconnect February 2019: This case was consolidated with several related cases. (Case No. 18-cv-80086, S.D. Fl.) For more information about the consolidated case, click here. November 2018: This action was transferred…
19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM Consumer News 19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM Exaggerated earnings claims are not hard to find.
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…
College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Consumer News 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 to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims Blog TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company’s inappropriate health and income claims.
Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition Consumer News Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog 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…
Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC Consumer News Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Ad Alert Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Federal education officials move to revoke for-profit college accreditor’s recognition.
What You Should Know about Kyäni Consumer News What You Should Know about Kyäni TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.
iPhone Trade-in Ad Alert iPhone Trade-in Fine print discloses numerous conditions tied to new iPhone promotion.