Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

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FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions

A name change is unlikely to alter the fact that this forex trading MLM is not welcome in several countries.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Congress created the CFPB after the 2009 financial crisis to regulate mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other financial products and services used by consumers.

The Financial Services Industry

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the financial services industry’s primary self-regulating body.  FINRA’s stated mission is to protect investors by making sure the financial industry operates fairly and…

Stanford Financial Group

In October 2013, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Willis of Colorado Inc., Willis Ltd., Willis Group Holdings Ltd., Willis North America, Inc., and Amy S. Baranoucky regarding their allegedly…

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.

CFPB Opens Door to Class-Action Suits against Financial Firms

New rule prohibits financial institutions from blocking consumers from pursuing class-action litigation.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.

Market America

TINA.org investigated Market America, a North Carolina-based multilevel marketing company that sells a variety of different products and services, including cosmetics, dietary supplements, jewelry, household products, and internet and financial…

ITT Educational Services Shutters Operations

Students may be eligible for loan forgiveness.

Student Loan Financial Assistance

Allegations: Falsely advertising student loan debt relief services

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

Beware of Credit Card Updating Services

Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?

Western Sky Financial

New York State’s attorney general filed suit this week against Western Sky Financial, a payday lender claiming connections to American Indian tribes. According to the New York Times, the suit…

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.