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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

Impact on Health Not the Only Issue in Unregulated Industry MADISON, Conn., July 22, 2014 — Consumers curious about trying e-cigarettes are being swindled in droves by unscrupulous companies advertising…

O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

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O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.

TurboTax Free

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TurboTax Free

Spoiler: Filing your taxes with this product “could cost you money” and those are TurboTax’s words.

SeraRelief CBD products

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SeraRelief CBD products

Be wary of “free trials” for CBD gummies and oils advertised on the internet.

Kroger’s ‘Gluten Free’ Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

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Kroger’s ‘Gluten Free’ Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

The bag lies, says a website that tests food labeled “gluten free.”

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream

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Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream

“Risk-free” trial offer could end up costing you plenty.

Free Offers at FYE Stores

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Free Offers at FYE Stores

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who sign up for the free trials will be automatically enrolled in monthly subscriptions

Elite Metal Tools: ‘Free Shipping on ALL Orders’

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Elite Metal Tools: ‘Free Shipping on ALL Orders’

“Free Shipping on ALL Orders” turns out only to be good on around 90 percent of orders.

Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims

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Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims

One thing’s for sure: Ciroc is not the only vodka “out there” that’s gluten free.

The Franklin Prosperity Report

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The Franklin Prosperity Report

Newsmax Media, a website that claims to be a news site, sells newsletter subscriptions and is currently pitching the Franklin Prosperity Report as a way to get “Free Stuff and…

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

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Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

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Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

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Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Spoiler: the chicken wings are neither free nor do they last for life.

MyLowe’s Rewards Free Shipping

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MyLowe’s Rewards Free Shipping

TINA.org hammers out the fine print details of this advertised member perk.

Orkin’s Free Inspections

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Orkin’s Free Inspections

Pest control company updates marketing to be “clearer” about what it is actually offering.

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

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HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

Here’s how much you have to spend to get 17 “free” meals.

Great Value Lactose Free Milk

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Great Value Lactose Free Milk

A reader submitted the following tip concerning Great Value Lactose-Free Reduced Fat 2% Milk from Wal-Mart: We came across this after my wife consumed the Walmart brand Lactose Free milk…

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

TurboTax Free

SeraRelief CBD products

Kroger’s ‘Gluten Free’ Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Free Offers at FYE Stores

Elite Metal Tools: ‘Free Shipping on ALL Orders’

Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims

The Franklin Prosperity Report

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

MyLowe’s Rewards Free Shipping

Orkin’s Free Inspections

HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’

Great Value Lactose Free Milk