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Patent & Trademark Office (Imposter)

TINA.org investigated Patent & Trademark Office, a Washington-based company that operates an imposter scam, and found that it deceptively poses as the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an official…

Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

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Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.

TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam

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TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam

Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.

Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

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Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

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USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.

Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016

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Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016

This National Consumer Protection Week, see how consumers say they were scammed.

Oreo Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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Oreo Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Fraudsters attempt to dunk on unsuspecting consumers.

Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Car wrap scam has plenty of gas left in the tank.

Fairlife Milk Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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Fairlife Milk Imposter Car Wrap Scam

This scam will not die.

M&Ms Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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M&Ms Imposter Car Wrap Scam

TINA.org puts the brakes on car wrap scam.

AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam

If you see one of these scams in the rear-view mirror, floor it.

Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site?

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Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site?

TINA.org finds more of the same – and then some – from retail giant.

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023

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Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023

And the regulatory efforts that seek to curb them.

US Patent and Trademark Office Impersonator Reported to FTC

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US Patent and Trademark Office Impersonator Reported to FTC

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 11, 2026 – A company calling itself “Patent & Trademark Office” is violating the FTC’s Impersonation Rule as well as the FTC Act by falsely posing as…

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Federal Filing

TINA.org investigated Federal Filing, a Florida-based imposter scam website, and found that it deceptively disguises itself as SAM.gov, an official government website that provides assistance with government grants and contracts,…

USA Filing

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USA Filing

TINA.org investigated USA Filing, a California-based company that operates imposter scam websites, and found that it deceptively disguises itself as SAM.gov, an official government website that provides assistance with government…

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