H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

The Jewelers Vigilance Commitee, which was formed in 1917, provides education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry.

FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

FAQ

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CollegeAmerica

Chain of private colleges faces lawsuit over post-graduation earnings claims.

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

Bonnie Patten

Bonnie, executive director of TINA.org, is an attorney and mother of three. Her commitment to educating the public about deceptive marketing stems from her belief that education is the only…

DeVry University’s Advertised Employment and Income Rates

Stratford Career Institute

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

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

TINA.org Renews Call for U.S. Regulators to Act MADISON, Conn., June 26, 2013 — After an investigation prompted by a complaint from truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Portuguese advertising authority has issued…

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

Savers

Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.

Support the Troops: Is This an Ad?

Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.

50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

Do you want to get rich right now? Well the Internet has some helpful suggestions.

U.S. Cancer Centers

TINA.org found 90% of U.S. cancer centers have used deceptive patient testimonials in their marketing materials.

What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.