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Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

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Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

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Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

Informercial maker uses glossy ads and celebrity endorsements, but also gets hit with plenty of consumer complaints.

Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

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Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

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Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

gopuff’s Fam Subscriptions Program

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gopuff’s Fam Subscriptions Program

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who sign up for free trial offers will be automatically enrolled in monthly subscriptions

Princeton Consumer Research

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Princeton Consumer Research

The bottom line? PCR works with companies to arrive at their desired results.

Frontier Airlines

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Frontier Airlines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that it offers low airfare when the airline makes up any discount using other charges

The Life Coach School

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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

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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

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Dossier+ Memberships

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

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

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

Supplement company stumbles over discount offer.

Books-A-Million

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Books-A-Million

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

Healifeco Ionic Foot Spa

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Healifeco Ionic Foot Spa

This company may need to cleanse its marketing tactics.

AT&T’s Connectivity Guarantee

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AT&T’s Connectivity Guarantee

Is it still a guarantee if it has strings attached?

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

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

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

AARP Membership

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AARP Membership

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

Instaflex Advanced

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Instaflex Advanced

Can this joint supplement back up its stiff promises?

Court Cancels ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

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Court Cancels ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

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

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

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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…

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Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

gopuff’s Fam Subscriptions Program

Princeton Consumer Research

Frontier Airlines

The Life Coach School

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

Dossier+ Memberships

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

Books-A-Million

Healifeco Ionic Foot Spa

AT&T’s Connectivity Guarantee

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

AARP Membership

Instaflex Advanced

Court Cancels ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow