TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

Bob’s Finds Some Unwanted Interest

Mitchell Young, Business New Haven

Grand Patio

Online retailer’s advertised return policy raises red flags.

Raymour & Flanigan’s Up To 30% Off Everything Memorial Day Sale

That is, everything except for 70 brands, among other exclusions.

College HUNKS’ Unattractive Side

TINA.org reader says moving company failed to live up to its ads. She’s not the only one.

Rejuvenate Cleaning Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing cleaning products as safe for pets and kids when they are not

Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery

In short, the company may not deliver on the promise.

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020  Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

Pottery Barn Kids Database

Discounts on Newegg.com

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

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

IKEA Coupons and Returns

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Despite claims to offer “upfront pricing,” company does not provide consumers with removal estimates in its ads or on its website.

Charles P. Rogers

Discerning the difference between an antique and an antique finish.

IKEA

Deceptive “Made in USA” claims throw IKEA into a pillow fight with the FTC.

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.

Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case

Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.

Pack It Up: What to Know When You Move

Do your homework before renting a vehicle or entrusting your possessions to a moving company.