Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule Consumer News Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.
By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits A closer look at the who, what, when, where and why.
Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe Consumer News 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.
The Proliferation of Greenwashing Consumer News The Proliferation of Greenwashing As the FTC reviews its Green Guides, misleading environmental claims are rampant.
Seven Suspect For-Profit College Claims Consumer News Seven Suspect For-Profit College Claims Get schooled in misleading marketing claims used to lure students.
Cheesy Claims: More Holes Than Swiss? Consumer News Cheesy Claims: More Holes Than Swiss? TINA.org melts down five questionable queso claims.
Frayed Cable Ad Claims Consumer News Frayed Cable Ad Claims You may want to hit the mute button on these challenged cable claims.
Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean Consumer News Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean TINA.org to FTC: Walmart lied.
Are These Claims Due for an Oil Change? Consumer News Are These Claims Due for an Oil Change? Be wary of these five alleged cooked-up cooking oil claims.
Take Cover from Sunscreen Ad Claims Consumer News Take Cover from Sunscreen Ad Claims Don’t get burned by these sunscreen claims.
Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt Consumer News Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.
LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Consumer News LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit “False dreams of wealth” are touted in an attempt to make up for products that are “snake oil,” complaint alleges.
7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking Consumer News 7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking Legging MLM struggles to stay afloat after meteoric rise.
FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
$3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Consumer News $3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Jury puts a dollar value on a competitor’s false U.S.-origin claims.
T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege Consumer News T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.
What You Should Know about Telehealth Companies Selling Compounded Drugs Consumer News What You Should Know about Telehealth Companies Selling Compounded Drugs Ads don’t always give the full picture.
Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams Consumer News Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…
Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Consumer News Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims TINA.org notifies electric vehicle maker for second time in three years.