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How an advertised $20 rebate goes up in smoke.

College Works Painting

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College Works Painting

Advertised summer internship earnings may be further out of reach than you think.

DraftKings, FanDuel Spar Over Ad Claim

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DraftKings, FanDuel Spar Over Ad Claim

Self-regulatory body sides with FanDuel.

Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

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Lawyers to Pocket $5.25 Million in Unfair Herbalife Settlement

Consumer Group TINA.org Objecting MADISON, CONN. March 17, 2015 — Ad watchdog organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a brief on Monday asking the court to reject the proposed settlement of a…

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

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WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers

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Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers

Marketers made millions off “Oz effect” but FTC says there was no proof the supplement worked.

Nutrisystem Customers: Think Fast or Incur Charges

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Nutrisystem Customers: Think Fast or Incur Charges

A considerable fee lurks for cancelation after a money-back guarantee expires.

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…

T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M

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T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M

Proposed agreement with the FTC would settle cramming allegations.

CFPB Sues Sprint Over Phone ‘Cramming’

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CFPB Sues Sprint Over Phone ‘Cramming’

Wireless carrier joins AT&T and T-Mobile as companies accused of cramming this year.

Consumers Win a Victory in Utah Open Records Case

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Consumers Win a Victory in Utah Open Records Case

TINA.org’s wins an important battle to obtain complaints against Utah-based companies.

FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads

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FTC Puts Brakes on Deceptive Advertising in Auto Ads

While consumers’ heads were a-spinning, important information went a-hiding.

Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers

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Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers

TINA.org wins appeal for release of consumer complaints against the companies.

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

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These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

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Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Calls on State Officials to Take Action MADISON, CONN., December 2, 2014 — Consumers are being set up to fail with Bob’s Discount Furniture’s interest-free financing offers,…

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