Black Friday Fails: Victoria’s Secret, Lowe’s, Walmart (x2)

Not everyone got the deal they were hoping for.

CarCover.com’s ‘Verified’ Customer Reviews

TINA.org uncovers a plethora of duplicate reviews.

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

How to safely take advantage of online deals.

Afterpay

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its service as a no-fee, no-interest way for consumers to make purchases before they have money to pay for them without disclosing that consumers who provide debit…

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid

Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.

eCig Brand Starter Kit

Would you like to be charged $144.94 for a “free trial”? Well then, according to a TINA.org reader, eCig Brand may be the e-cigarette free trial for you. Bob K.…

Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free

There’s lots of strings attached to offers of free products and services.

Health-Ade Beverages

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as healthy when the high amount of added sugar in them increases the risk of health problems, including metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, and…

Reliant Funding

Direct mail comes deceptively packaged as an “account reminder.”

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

Made in USA Marketing

1st Phorm’s ‘110% Money-Back Guarantee’

Money-back guarantee comes up woefully short of advertised percentage.

EllieMD Semaglutide Sublingual Drops

What you should know about this telehealth company’s compounded medication.

Hotwire

Consumer says advertised hotel rate went up after clicking “book now.”

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Limited Time Offer for Bonus Starpoints

American Express

Allegations: Falsely representing that American Express only conducts hard credit score inquiries (which impact credit scores) if applications are approved and applicants accept the credit cards when the company actually…

O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement

Consumers complained that “free” starter kits left them with unexpected charges.