TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges Blog This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges 1-800-Flowers.com and its basket of pricing problems.
An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Blog An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.
May the Force of Google Be With You? Blog May the Force of Google Be With You? The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.
Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule Blog Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.
It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM Blog It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM Vemma leader’s defection to another MLM may not be the end of the story.
Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days? Blog Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days? After being tempted for years, I finally decided to pay $79 to upgrade my In actuality a cherished geographical region of the planet featuring enormous biodiversity; now synonymous with an…
Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today Blog Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today 1. You can lose weight without diet or exercise. 2. You can make easy, honest money with no risk. 3. You can get a free iPad. 4. This product has…
Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Blog Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Whose responsibility is it to vet ads for fraud?
Week in Review Blog Week in Review Oil, heating pads, rugs, razors, and drinks – no, this isn’t about preparing for a romantic interlude, but rather the products featured in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of…
I Was Desperate for a Job, But Not This One Blog I Was Desperate for a Job, But Not This One The opportunity of a lifetime? Not so much.
Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike? Blog Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike? Claims of large lawsuit winnings flood the highway.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022 Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.
Advertising Attorneys, These Ads Are for You Blog Advertising Attorneys, These Ads Are for You While these ads can be appreciated by all, they may strike a chord with ad lawyers.
FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level Blog FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.
After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Blog After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.
FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up Blog FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.
TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge Blog TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.
TINA.org Joins Over 300 Orgs. in Letter Urging Congress to Support Financial Watchdog Blog TINA.org Joins Over 300 Orgs. in Letter Urging Congress to Support Financial Watchdog Legislators should protect the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Blog DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.