What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.

Stratford Career Institute

Institution agrees to refund students misled by its high school diploma program.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

MADISON, CONN. February 7, 2017 – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to “look for the seal” of accreditation and “Trust BBB Accredited Businesses,” portraying companies in good standing with the…

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

Charlotte School of Law

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.

What You Should Know about Plexus

TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.

President-Elect to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump University Suits

New York AG calls settlement “a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university.”

Plexus Breast Chek

Some claims are not checking out with this MLM’s marketing of its Breast Chek self-exam kit.

Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs

Humane Society says pastoral messaging is at odds with actual egg production practices.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Over Kardashian/Jenner Instagram Marketing

MADISON, CONN.  August 26, 2016 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has followed through on a recent warning to the Kardashian/Jenner family and the companies they promote on Instagram by filing…

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Be wary of cancer survivor stories as they very well may not represent the typical patient’s experience.

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology

Consumer advocates agree better nutrition labels are needed.

Cascade Model R Lacrosse Helmets

Jo-Ann’s Wool Yarns

Retailer removes wool content claim from website following TINA.org inquiry.

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

MADISON, CONN.  April 5, 2016 Kyäni is an Idaho-based multilevel marketing business that sells nutritional supplements it says constitute a “Triangle of Health.” The company touts that its products, infused…

9 Signs It May Be a Tax Return Scam

Don’t file with fraudsters this tax season.