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USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

Ad Alert

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Consumer News

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?

FTC Digital Disclosures Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Digital Disclosures Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.

Gamer Advantage’s Blue-Light Glasses

Ad Alert

Gamer Advantage’s Blue-Light Glasses

Are these gaming glasses really ‘clinically proven’ to improve sleep?

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Consumer News

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

Consumer News

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

A TINA.org analysis of Roblox consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Certain Acer Computers

Class Action

Certain Acer Computers

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Acer computers with AMD Ryzen or Athlon processors with firmware TPM modules

Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Consumer News

Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Prohibited content slips through the cracks.

‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

Consumer News

‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Blog

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Consumer News

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

Blog

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Consumer News

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Blog

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Solitaire Cash, Bubble Cash, Bingo Cash, 21 Cash, and Cookie Cash

Class Action

Solitaire Cash, Bubble Cash, Bingo Cash, 21 Cash, and Cookie Cash

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that users play games of skill against other players when they are actually playing against computer bots that control the outcome of games

Wheel of Fortune Machines at Casinos

Class Action

Wheel of Fortune Machines at Casinos

Allegations: Failing to disclose that spins on the Bonus Wheel are programmed to stop more frequently on the lower monetary amounts

Moozi Casino

Class Action

Moozi Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the website as a “social casino” where users can play games for free when the games are actually illegal gambling games

Solitaire Clash