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…

APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than  financial services.  Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

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

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

TINA.org supports consolidated FTC efforts to attack burgeoning issue.

AT&T’s Connectivity Guarantee

Is it still a guarantee if it has strings attached?

RushMyPassport

Does this passport service live up to its name?

Peloton

Consumers complain as shipping promises fail to deliver.

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.

MagicJack

Revealing the true costs of this phone service’s “free” trial offer.

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

ADT Wireless Home Security Equipment and Monitoring Services

Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.

Keto GT

Keto diet pill scam hits home.

Sony Dash

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the Dash would be “always on, always fresh and available at a glance” when a forced firmware update made the device useless in 2017

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.

The Gadget Chaser

Sketchy ad leads to shady website.

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.