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.

Lane Bryant

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts and “free” gifts

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 Subscription 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…

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

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

The color changes but the deceptive marketing stays the same.

Clean Rite Centers

Allegations: Failing to disclose that balances remaining on cards are not refundable before consumers purchase the cards

Naomi Campbell Instagram Database

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

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

What kind of disclosure is necessary for social media influencer marketing?

TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning

…for now.

Bay Area Houses 4 Cash

Postcard marked “property notification” leads to additional red flags.

Graze

Don’t get your hand stuck in this cookie jar trap.

Levean

Consumers would be wise to question the “real science” behind this supplement.

You’re a Millionaire (Not)

Do not give out personal information so readily. A scam may be afoot.