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.

UIC Aspire Grant

TINA.org digs into school’s debt-free claims.

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

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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

Sea & Ski

Sunscreen’s return to the market hits a snag as ad claims are referred to regulators.

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.

Magic Styler’s Refund Policy

This risk-free trial might have you pulling your hair out.

‘Free’ or ‘Low Cost’ Back and Knee Braces

FTC alerts consumers to Medicare scam.

Femora Anti Aging Face Cream

Femora Anti Aging Face Cream’s free trial offer has pricing that is likely to cause wrinkles.

Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

Leading credit reporting agencies misled consumers about credit score products.

American Airlines Free Checked Bags Program

Allegations: Misleadingly offering certain customers free checked bags when the airline does not program the terms into its software and improperly charges customers for checked bags

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics

Allegations: False “oil-free” claims

Costco’s Free Replacement Warranties for Interstate Car Batteries

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising warranties as free when consumers who return a defective battery are refunded the original purchase price and then charged a higher price for a replacement battery

Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products