Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.

Adore Organic Innovations Anti-aging Claims

2018’s Apple Shopping Event

First Choice Communications Directv Television Services

BetterBody Coconut Oil

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

Bid farewell to the low prices you see in ads. You will pay more.

myCarfax

“Recall Warning” email sounds a false alarm.

Barney’s Beanery “Kobe” Beef

Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

When you’re thinking about planning your dream vacation to the Caribbean, the last thing you want to worry about is getting ripped-off.  But, unfortunately, crooks exist everywhere and the world…

RAVPower, HooToo, Sable, TaoTronics, VAVA, and Anjou Electronics

Allegations: Failing to disclose that customers are offered gift cards in exchange for writing reviews of products and publishing them online

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

Walmart’s Return Policy

Allegations: Misrepresenting that customers may return items for a refund within 90 days unless they fall under one of the categories of exceptions without disclosing that customers who paid using…

Ray-Ban’s ‘Free Overnight Shipping’

Don’t get blindsided by this online promotion. Read the fine print.

What Would Dad Like? Beware of these Promised Perks

It’s not always easy choosing the perfect Father’s Day gift and these ad claims don’t help.

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

Send Out Cards Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Vitaminwater Settlement Scorecard: Consumers $0, Class-Action Lawyers $1.2 Million

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Rallying Consumers to Object MADISON, CONN., October 21, 2014 — A proposed vitaminwater class-action settlement is of little benefit to consumers who have been deceived by Coca-Cola’s…

Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement

CFPB order provides refunds to consumers harmed by Bank of America’s practices.

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.

Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products

We recently received a tip from a reader about Equinox Anti-Wrinkle products, which are currently being advertised around the web. Equinox sells moisturizers that are supposed to dramatically improve the…