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Penny Auctions Will Cost You

Penny Auctions Will Cost You

All is not what it seems for that item sold at a quarter of its retail price in a penny auction.

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…

Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

If you’ve ever had the stamina to sit down and try to read a credit card disclosure statement (often the size of a paperback novel), you know that the Sometimes…

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

You’ve seen the ads: “No credit? No Problem!” or “We’ll get you a loan regardless of your credit” or “You’ve been pre-qualified!” And our personal favorite: “We don’t care about…

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Federal Laws Governing Ads

Consumer Basics

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

Carvana

Carvana

Whether buying a car online or in-person, consumers need to do their due diligence.

Suddenlink

Suddenlink

Enticing promotion for a Visa gift card has strings — and a cautionary tale from a consumer.

Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day

You are not born an Amazon Prime subscriber.

Blackview

Blackview

Prompted by a consumer tip, TINA.org investigates technology brand’s use of stock images.

Talenti Gelato

Talenti Gelato

Ingredients contradict claims that frozen dessert is ‘non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free.’

Amazon Subscribe & Save Subscriptions

Amazon Subscribe & Save Subscriptions

Allegations: Deceptively advertising Subscribe & Save subscriptions

‘Dishwasher Safe’ Nonstick Pans from Granitestone Diamond

‘Dishwasher Safe’ Nonstick Pans from Granitestone Diamond

Think twice before sticking nonstick cooking pans in the dishwasher.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

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

How to stop wanting more stuff

How to stop wanting more stuff

Jen Lauriault, CBC Life

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

SelectQuote

SelectQuote

Can you actually get “guaranteed” life insurance for $1 a day?

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.

Magic Styler’s Refund Policy

Magic Styler’s Refund Policy

This risk-free trial might have you pulling your hair out.