SomaBiotix

Different name, same not-so-free “free” trial and illegal health claims.

Naples Soap Company

From “cruelty free” to “Made in the USA,” TINA.org finds personal care company’s marketing awash with questionable labels.

Hubble Contacts

The first box may be “free” (sort of) but the second one isn’t and it’s on its way before you know it.

Morinda Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

“Ski Free” Promotion

National Student Loan Relief Hotline

This student debt relief free hotline is really a service that is anything but free.

How Vaporin E-Cigs Could Cost You

It’s marketed as free and carrying no risk but that might be all smoke and mirrors.

FormSwift

‘Free’ is rarely free.

Price Freeze

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that consumers who click the “Price Freeze” button will lock in the price for a specific period of time without adequately disclosing that the freeze does not…

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Allegations: Misleading promotions for “free” products

Stephen Ridley’s ‘Free Online Piano Masterclass’

Why this piano man may not give you the keys to success.

Amazon Prime’s Ad-Free Streaming Services

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that Amazon Prime subscriptions included “commercial-free” streaming of movies and tv shows and then later charging an additional $2.99/month for ad-free streaming services

Domino’s Free Emergency Pizza

Getting a slice of this complimentary pie may be harder than you think.

Move Free Glucosamine Supplements

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Move Free provides joint health benefits when the ingredients in the supplement do not provide such benefits

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.

What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product?

Ingredient labels can have surprises.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Federal Contractor Registry

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.