FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials Blog FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.
Lexus and Toyota Vehicles Equipped with 3G Class Action Lexus and Toyota Vehicles Equipped with 3G Allegations: Failing to disclose that certain internet-enabled features in vehicles would become inoperable when 3G was phased out
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Team National Brands Team National TINA.org investigated Team National, a Florida-based multilevel marketing company that sells discounts for a variety of third-party products and services, and found that the company and its distributors used atypical…
TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge Blog 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.
Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams Consumer News Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…
Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option Ad Alert Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option If you can take the time to fill the tank yourself, don’t pay Budget to do it.
College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Consumer News College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.
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Service Contracts and Extended Warranties Resources Service Contracts and Extended Warranties Is it worth it to pay extra for that extended warranty?
MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings Consumer News MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.
Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare Consumer News Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?
Sav-Rx Class Action Sav-Rx Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in October 2023
Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Blog Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.
Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News 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…