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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Southwest’s “No Fees” Policy for Ticket Changes and Cancellations

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Southwest’s “No Fees” Policy for Ticket Changes and Cancellations

In October 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Southwest Airlines for allegedly deceptively advertising that the company has a “no fees” policy for ticket changes and cancellations. Specifically, according…

Friday Plans

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Friday Plans

Getting lucky for this cheap may be harder than you think.

Earnin App

Class Action

Earnin App

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that users can get immediate access to earnings “with no loans, fees, or hidden costs” when they are charged undisclosed fees

Cox Mobile

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Cox Mobile

Spoiler: In order to be eligible for Cox Mobile, customers must already have Cox Internet.

AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

Consumer News

AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.

AT&T TV

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AT&T TV

‘The future of TV has finally arrived’ and with it, hidden fees.

How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You?

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How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You?

That $19.95 figure you see on some U-Haul vans and trucks is only the beginning of your financial journey.

Journal of Deception

Consumer News

Journal of Deception

Some journals are misleading scientists.

Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

Consumer News

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…

FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

Consumer News

FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

Agency says scheme charged high fees but gave no real help.

Earnin

Class Action

Earnin

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the app provides a payday advance with “no fees, interest, or hidden cost”

Prices at Dunkin’

Class Action

Prices at Dunkin’

Allegations: Failing to disclose hidden fees in advertised prices

Spirit Airlines

Class Action

Spirit Airlines

Allegations: Deceptively hiding that it charges a “Passenger Usage Fee”

Frontier’s Restocking Fee

Class Action

Frontier’s Restocking Fee

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that customers “never have to worry about hidden fees” when the company does not adequately disclose that those who cancel their services will be charged a restocking…

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question