The Life Coach School

TINA.org digs into company’s larger-than-life earnings claims.

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

Dossier+ Memberships

Perfume maker’s subscription disclosures don’t pass the smell test.

Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements

Supplement company stumbles over discount offer.

Books-A-Million

This store’s discounts do not go by the book.

Healifeco Ionic Foot Spa

This company may need to cleanse its marketing tactics.

AT&T’s Connectivity Guarantee

Is it still a guarantee if it has strings attached?

1st Phorm’s ‘110% Money-Back Guarantee’

Money-back guarantee comes up woefully short of advertised percentage.

AARP Membership

The only thing more “ridiculous” than the touted benefits is the cancellation process.

Instaflex Advanced

Can this joint supplement back up its stiff promises?

Court Cancels ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

It won’t get any easier to cancel those annoying subscriptions.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 9, 2025 – An investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that Homeaglow is deceptively advertising $19 home cleanings in order to lure consumers into…

Owner of FabKids, JustFab and ShoeDazzle Settles Deception Charges

Refunds for consumers duped into signing up for “VIP” memberships.

Hanesbrands

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts and free shipping offers as available for a limited time

Ashley Stewart’s Discounts

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts and “buy one, get one free” offers

Papa Johns

Allegations: Falsely advertising that free pizza offers are available for a limited time

Simplilearn

What you should know about this digital skills training platform.

Best Reader Tips of 2021

This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.

Dermaset

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who pay for shipping and handling of “free” cosmetics will be enrolled in an automatic renewal offer

2021 Collection