Quicken Loans

Officials fine lender $250K for alleged misleading mailings to service members and veterans.

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC.  On November 29, 2011, the…

CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste

Influencers tout the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste. But do the products work?

Things to Know about Vemma One Year Later

Company tweaks policies as pressure mounts.

New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe

California becomes first state to ban non-disparagement clauses. Similar federal proposal expected to follow.

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul’s current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.

American Sale

Why separate knob!?

Rainbow Swing Sets

Manufacturer comes under fire for not playing by the rules when it comes to making Made in the USA claims.

What You Should Know about LuLaRoe

Achieving financial freedom from this MLM is as hard as finding those unicorn prints.

HP Smart Install Feature

Capillus Laser Hats

Taking the lid off company’s claims that laser hats are “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” to regrow hair.

Nootrobox

Studies on ingredients don’t support cognitive claims, NAD warns.

Hewlett Packard’s “HP Smart Install” Feature

BluePrintJuice and BluePrintCleanse

Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams

One website’s “risk-free” trial offer carries hidden costs.

Visa Gift Card

No fees after purchase but not before. TINA.org staffer shares story of surprise “purchase charge.”

SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules

Increasing numbers of hedge funds are tweeting and establishing websites.

FDA Releases Ads Aimed at Snuffing out Smoking among Teens

New campaign focuses on real costs of cigarettes.