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CATrends: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices

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CATrends: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices

Watch out for hidden fees.

Get out of Debt Quick Ad Has Hidden Costs

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Get out of Debt Quick Ad Has Hidden Costs

This radio ad from 77WABC promotes a get-out-of-debt quick scheme by John Cummuta. It says you can order a free CD to find out more about “transforming debt into wealth,”…

CarRentals.com’s Hidden Shuttle Ride

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CarRentals.com’s Hidden Shuttle Ride

An unexpected shuttle ride may be in your traveling future if you decide to book on CarRentals.com.

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

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Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

Reader finds out not reading fine print comes at heavy cost.

Empire Distributors, Rhino Black 5K Plus

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Empire Distributors, Rhino Black 5K Plus

Hidden ingredients in male sexual enhancement supplement poses health risks, FDA warns.

The War Z Returns to Steam, Minus False Claims

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The War Z Returns to Steam, Minus False Claims

Complaints about missing features prompt changes.

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

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By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

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Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

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NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies

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Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cookies as shortbread when they are missing an ingredient found in shortbread and contain ingredients not found in shortbread

Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix

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Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that brownies are fudge when they are missing ingredients essential in fudge

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

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Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.

Taco Bell Sued to Get Stuffed

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Taco Bell Sued to Get Stuffed

Lawsuit accuses fast-food chain of falsely advertising amount of ingredients in some of its offerings.

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

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FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.

Cove USA

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Cove USA

Hidden fee is a bummer.

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

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FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

Magic Slim

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Magic Slim

FDA warns consumers about weight-loss product containing hidden drug ingredients.

Fudge Covered Mint Creme Oreo Cookies

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Fudge Covered Mint Creme Oreo Cookies

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cookies as covered in fudge when the covering is missing ingredients essential to fudge and contains ingredients not found in fudge

CATrends: Fake White Chocolate