Data Boss: A Collector of False Guarantees? Ad Alert Data Boss: A Collector of False Guarantees? Customer who says he bought the collectors’ software says the company failed to honor its guarantee.
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U-Haul’s Reservation Guarantee Class Action U-Haul’s Reservation Guarantee Allegations: Falsely representing that U-Haul guarantees it will pay $50 to any customers who, after making reservations, do not receive the correct equipment size, location, or pick-up time
Melanie Ann Layer, The Coach Program Ad Alert Melanie Ann Layer, The Coach Program Be wary of anyone who says there’s big money to be made as a life coach.
The Fox Tan Ad Alert The Fox Tan Is it really possible to increase melanin production by slathering lotion on your skin?
Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Ad Alert Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Note the asterisk.
How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014 Blog How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014 Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.
Bitconnect’s Marketing Representations Class Action Bitconnect’s Marketing Representations February 2019: This case was consolidated with several related cases. (Case No. 18-cv-80086, S. D. Fla.) For more information about the consolidated case, click here. October 2018: The case was…
What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Ad Alert What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.
Chicken of the Sea Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims Ad Alert Chicken of the Sea Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.
7-Eleven’s Satisfaction Guarantee Ad Alert 7-Eleven’s Satisfaction Guarantee Despite guarantee, TINA.org reader can’t get no satisfaction.
What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection Blog What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.
Quick Weight Loss Centers Weight-Loss Programs Class Action Quick Weight Loss Centers Weight-Loss Programs In May 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Quick Weight Loss Centers for allegedly falsely advertising its QWLC program. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the company guarantees consumers…
#NeriumTruth Campaign Summary Blog #NeriumTruth Campaign Summary A recap of TINA.org pressuring Nerium to #GetReal
Asonor Ad Alert Asonor Questionable “clinically proven” claims for a “free” nasal spray bottle that’ll run you nearly $100.
Greg Viegas Ad Alert Greg Viegas A network marketing coach doesn’t deliver on his (expensive) promises.
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