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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.

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

Consumer News

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

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TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

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CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

Lawsuits allege online ticket sellers violate New York state law.

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

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TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.

Xfinity Home Internet and Mobile Promotion

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Xfinity Home Internet and Mobile Promotion

It’s easier to rack up hidden fees than it is to cancel.

Wendy’s Menu Prices on Food-Ordering Apps

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Wendy’s Menu Prices on Food-Ordering Apps

The surprising way you may be paying more for delivery.

U-Haul Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple

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U-Haul Taking a Bite Out of the Big Apple

TINA.org files complaint with NYC over company’s “$19.95” truck rentals.

CATrends: Baseball Ticket Prices

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CATrends: Baseball Ticket Prices

Consumers balk at hidden junk fees.

Junk Fees at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports

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Junk Fees at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airports

Why are these airport vendors slyly charging consumers for “employee benefits”?

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products

The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

Without a strong legal definition for “non-toxic,” cosmetic companies are making it up as they go along.

RXBar

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RXBar

We’re calling B.S. on RXBar’s “No B.S.” claims.

Instaflex Advanced

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Instaflex Advanced

Can this joint supplement back up its stiff promises?

Fat Zero

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Fat Zero

The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…

CATrends: What the Fudge?

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CATrends: What the Fudge?

Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.

Acana and Orijen Pet Foods

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Acana and Orijen Pet Foods

Allegations: Deceptively marketing pet foods as “biologically appropriate” and made using “fresh, natural ingredients” without disclosing that the products contain heavy metals, toxins, unnatural ingredients, and ingredients that are not…

Krispy Kreme’s Fruit-Filled and Maple-Glazed Donuts