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Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says

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Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says

Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.

CATrends: False Shelf Pricing

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CATrends: False Shelf Pricing

Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.

Todd Snyder

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Todd Snyder

“Sitewide” sale didn’t include all items for sale on the site.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

Olga Shoe

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Olga Shoe

When the photos on the website don’t match the reality.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

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TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

Funeral homes must keep up with the times.

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

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Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

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DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

Walmart Check Scam

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Walmart Check Scam

Fraudsters sending fake checks threaten to steal your personal information.

TRUECar

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TRUECar

Car-shopping website faces lawsuit over allegations of falsely advertising car prices.

Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash

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Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash

A cautionary tale for consumers who shop on Google.

ShopNBC’s Fine Print

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ShopNBC’s Fine Print

Consumers complain about shopping network’s practices.

U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

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U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.

Wall of Shame

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Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

Hallmark

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Hallmark

Company picks up the (puzzle) pieces after FTC inquiry into “Made in USA” claims.

FTC, FCC to Weigh In on T-Mobile’s ‘Disparaging’ Claymation Ad

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FTC, FCC to Weigh In on T-Mobile’s ‘Disparaging’ Claymation Ad

Referral to federal agencies follows AT&T complaint to the National Advertising Division.

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

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Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

The travel website My Holiday Break advertises a variety of vacations packages at incredible prices. How does this service get away with offering such low prices? According to the front…

GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Labor Day campaign pitches a Chinese-made pillow as “proudly made in the USA.”

Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe

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Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe

TINA.org probe finds that 90 percent of the company’s products are wholly or partially made outside the U.S.

Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’

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Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’

As a TINA.org reader put it, it’s only “free” if you first spend money.

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Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says

CATrends: False Shelf Pricing

Todd Snyder

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Olga Shoe

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Walmart Check Scam

TRUECar

Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash

ShopNBC’s Fine Print

U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

Wall of Shame

Hallmark

FTC, FCC to Weigh In on T-Mobile’s ‘Disparaging’ Claymation Ad

Vacation Time: Great Deal or Ticket to a Time-Share Pitch?

GhostBed’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe

Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’