TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect Consumer News TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect New law aims to provide more transparency to online transactions and to deter online shopping fraud.
Earth Rated Certified Compostable Poop Bags Class Action Earth Rated Certified Compostable Poop Bags Allegations: Falsely marketing bags as compostable
South Bay Energy Rates Class Action South Bay Energy Rates Allegations: Falsely representing that its energy rates are based on market conditions and reflect the “wholesale cost”
CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Consumer News CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.
TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads Consumer News TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.
TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again Consumer News TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.
LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations Consumer News LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations Settlement avoids a trial that had been scheduled to begin on Feb 16.
DuThermX Ad Alert DuThermX Clips of media appearances that distorted thermal scanner’s effectiveness come down following TINA.org inquiry.
How Causewashing Deceives Consumers Consumer Basics How Causewashing Deceives Consumers For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.
FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Consumer News FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.
The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store Ad Alert The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store When you don’t own what you buy.
Best Reader Tips of 2024 Consumer News Best Reader Tips of 2024 Consumer complaints worth remembering.
How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry Consumer News How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry What consumers should know about software tethering.
High T Testosterone Boost Class Action High T Testosterone Boost Allegations: Falsely marketing that products boost strength, stamina, energy, vitality and male libido when scientific evidence shows that the ingredients in them cannot provide such benefits
Royal Match Class Action Royal Match Allegations: Violating federal and state gambling laws by operating an unlawful game of chance, manipulating the odds of the game to increase its addictiveness and induce players to spend money…
Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles Class Action Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems alert drivers to and prevent collisions when the systems do not work as advertised in real world driving conditions…
Monat Dietary Supplements Class Action Monat Dietary Supplements Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “all-natural” and able to support physical performance, mental alertness, and focus, and provide energy
HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant Consumer News HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.