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Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

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Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

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Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

TINA.org supports new rule that will beef up enforcement of #MadeinUSA.

CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

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CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

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Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…

Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

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Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

Study demonstrates that effectively designed native advertising disclosures can decrease consumer deception.

From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker

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From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker

Brett West’s brilliant move on his son’s behalf.

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

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Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

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Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

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2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

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‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.

Netflix Serves Up Cups of Advertising with ‘Gilmore Girls’ Campaign

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Netflix Serves Up Cups of Advertising with ‘Gilmore Girls’ Campaign

How much advertising do you take with your coffee?

Old Navy’s ‘Americana’ T’s Made Overseas

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Old Navy’s ‘Americana’ T’s Made Overseas

More than a dozen items touting American slogans and imagery are made overseas.

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

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Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

Why TINA.org sent open records requests to all 50 states and it’s vital for complaints to be public.

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

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The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Advertised admission prices are not what they appear.

Naturally Flavored with Natural Flavors

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Naturally Flavored with Natural Flavors

Is this iced tea indeed natural?

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

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TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.

A Deluge of Doublespeak

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A Deluge of Doublespeak

Corporate doublespeak is as hard to decipher as the questionable claims in the ads themselves.

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

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When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.

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Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

Turning on the FTC’s Made in USA Penalty Switch

CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

From the ‘Is This an Ad?’ Corner: Team Tucker

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

Netflix Serves Up Cups of Advertising with ‘Gilmore Girls’ Campaign

Old Navy’s ‘Americana’ T’s Made Overseas

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art

Naturally Flavored with Natural Flavors

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

A Deluge of Doublespeak

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA