Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash

The 2008 sub-prime mortgage meltdown and resulting financial crisis means credit is not that easy to come by anymore.  This forces some of us to have to look for alternatives…

Angi’s Happiness Guarantee

Allegations: Falsely representing what Angi’s Happiness Guarantee covers and that contractors are screened and certified to ensure they are qualified home service professionals

FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.

Orkin’s Free Inspections

Pest control company updates marketing to be “clearer” about what it is actually offering.

Discounts on Certain Products at Lowe’s

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time

iFLO AC Cleaner

Is this device maker blowing hot air when it comes to its clog-free claims?

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020  Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Primerica

TINA.org breaks down deceptive income claims touted by top earner at recent convention.

Frigidaire

FTC drives its Made in USA standard home in closing letter to appliance maker.

TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims

TINA.org’s #TNTruth social media campaign exposes company’s inappropriate income claims.

Hampton Bay Lanterns

Allegations: Falsely marketing that lanterns are made using “clear beveled glass” when a portion of each panel is clear beveled plastic

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.

Window Coverings from www.blinds.com

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts as available for a limited time

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

“Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

In the context of the coronavirus, immunity-boosting claims are a giant red flag.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

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