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TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme

MADISON, CONN. May 6, 2025 – U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).…

Watch Out For Hidden Ads On Social Media

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Watch Out For Hidden Ads On Social Media

Benjamin Briscoe, WFMY News 2

FTC Alerted to Savage x Fenty Sketchy Membership Fees

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FTC Alerted to Savage x Fenty Sketchy Membership Fees

Hazel Cills, JEZEBEL

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 9, 2025 – An investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that Homeaglow is deceptively advertising $19 home cleanings in order to lure consumers into…

Sen. Blumenthal calls for crackdown on ‘kidfluencers’

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Sen. Blumenthal calls for crackdown on ‘kidfluencers’

Samaia Hernandez, WTNH News 8

State probing Bob’s Furniture offers

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State probing Bob’s Furniture offers

Lee Howard, The Day

The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

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The Roblox Metaverse is Deceiving Consumers According to TINA.org Investigation

MADISON, CONN. April 18, 2022 – With more than 50 million daily users, approximately half of which are children aged 13 and under, the online gameplay and creation platform Roblox…

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

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TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

MADISON, CONN. February 7, 2017 – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to “look for the seal” of accreditation and “Trust BBB Accredited Businesses,” portraying companies in good standing with the…

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