APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING Consumer News 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…
Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams Consumer News Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…
Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue Ad Alert Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue The color changes but the deceptive marketing stays the same.
Clean Rite Centers Class Action Clean Rite Centers Allegations: Failing to disclose that balances remaining on cards are not refundable before consumers purchase the cards
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements Consumer Basics The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements What kind of disclosure is necessary for social media influencer marketing?
TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning …for now.
Bay Area Houses 4 Cash Ad Alert Bay Area Houses 4 Cash Postcard marked “property notification” leads to additional red flags.
Levean Ad Alert Levean Consumers would be wise to question the “real science” behind this supplement.
You’re a Millionaire (Not) Ad Alert You’re a Millionaire (Not) Do not give out personal information so readily. A scam may be afoot.
These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings Consumer News These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.
Married but Lonely Ad Alert Married but Lonely We got this email advertisement offering us the chance to “Sleep with Married Women,” and “meet a cheating wife.” An ad is an ad, and we’re not here to judge…
Nine Year Mortgage Ad Alert Nine Year Mortgage “You have a mortgage and a load of other debt. Wouldn’t it be great if it all just went away?” says this radio ad for Nine Year Mortgage. Yes,…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Basics Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Congress created the CFPB after the 2009 financial crisis to regulate mortgages, student loans, credit cards, and other financial products and services used by consumers.
U-Haul: Save the Trees Ad Alert U-Haul: Save the Trees TINA.org looks into the math behind company’s environmental claim.
How Adore Me Deceives You Consumer News How Adore Me Deceives You TINA.org files complaint with state and federal regulators.
What You Should Know about New U Life Consumer News What You Should Know about New U Life MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.