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The Argument for TINA.org

Advertising spending totals about $150 billion annually in the United States and $500 billion globally. Many of the dollars spent today on advertising are no longer used for traditional print…

“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign

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“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign

Why is TINA.org advertising?

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

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Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

Hedge Funds can advertise now, but look before you leap.

APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

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APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than financial services. Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

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Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…

It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Celebrate by Reporting a Deceptive Ad

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It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Celebrate by Reporting a Deceptive Ad

It might just help the FTC obtain consumer refunds in a deceptive marketing case.

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

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Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

Celebrity-endorsed NFTs leave investors ‘financially crippled’

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Celebrity-endorsed NFTs leave investors ‘financially crippled’

Jesselyn Cook, NBC News

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

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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…

TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

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TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?

Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars

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Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars

Exercise caution when car ads say ‘made’ or ‘built’ in the U.S.

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

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TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL

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What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL

This crypto scam has cost hundreds of people thousands of dollars.

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

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Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

But the majority of brand partners will still lose money.

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023