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…
Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route Ad Alert Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route Question this program before it potentially transforms both your body and wallet — in the wrong way.
Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K Ad Alert Lear Capital’s ‘Free’ Silver Will Cost You $20K Know what you’re getting into with this promotion for $500 worth of “free” silver coins.
Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Dog Food Ad Alert Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind Dog Food What you should know about this purported brainfood for Fido.
‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True Press Release ‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True Ad Watchdog Files Complaint about Deceptive Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. May 20, 2015 – More than 95 percent of Revlon’s Almay line of cosmetics sold on its website…
May the Force of Google Be With You? Blog May the Force of Google Be With You? The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.
How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? Ad Alert How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? That $19.95 figure you see on some U-Haul vans and trucks is only the beginning of your financial journey.
FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials Consumer News FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.
DirecTV’s 4K Resolution Ad Alert DirecTV’s 4K Resolution With only a small number of movies available in 4K, NAD recommends changes to advertising.
Hotwire’s ‘Secret Hot Rate Hotels’ Ad Alert Hotwire’s ‘Secret Hot Rate Hotels’ These big savings may not be representative of what you think.
Endurance Warranty Services Ad Alert Endurance Warranty Services Despite its official-looking nature, this letter does not come from the DMV.
‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True Consumer News ‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.
Budget Rent a Car Ad Alert Budget Rent a Car Coupon pictures an SUV that may or may not be eligible for the advertised upgrade.
COSCO Scenera NEXT Ad Alert COSCO Scenera NEXT Another Made in the USA claim? Check out this COSCO Scenera NEXT car seat and determine for yourself.
Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream Ad Alert Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream “Risk-free” trial offer could end up costing you plenty.
Gillette Shave Club Ad Alert Gillette Shave Club Depending on how often you shave, this club may leave you razor burned.
Flonase Ad Alert Flonase Competing allergy products Flonase and Zyrtec reach settlement over “no. 1” claims.
Mascara: Jeepers Creepers, Where’d Ya Get Those Peepers? Consumer News Mascara: Jeepers Creepers, Where’d Ya Get Those Peepers? If you go by mascara ads that you see in magazines and on TV, modern mascara technology has evolved to the point of growing small hairy caterpillars on top of…