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HomeAway, Inc.

A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against HomeAway, Inc. (an operator of vacation rental websites) for allegedly promising that it did not charge travelers any service fees and the…

White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

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White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

Study confirms that racial minorities are underrepresented in accessing fertility services.

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

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TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

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1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Despite claims to offer “upfront pricing,” company does not provide consumers with removal estimates in its ads or on its website.

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

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Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

In order to establish the age of Ryan ToysReview’s target audience, TINA.org conducted an appraisal of every video published on the YouTube channel between January 1 and July 31, 2019,…

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

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Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

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Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Though it makes for a fun guessing game.

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

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DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

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Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

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Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

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Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

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Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

RevWood Flooring: ‘Wood without Compromise’

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RevWood Flooring: ‘Wood without Compromise’

Got wood?

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.

50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

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50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

Do you want to get rich right now? Well the Internet has some helpful suggestions.

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

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Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Searching for the perfect all-girls weekend rental, my dear friend came across this ad on Craigslist: Fantastic 5 bedroom . . . house with water views just 300 feet from…

Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down

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Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down

Why can’t the FTC put some hucksters out of business for good?

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HomeAway, Inc.

White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

RevWood Flooring: ‘Wood without Compromise’

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down