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DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

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DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

With only a small number of movies available in 4K, NAD recommends changes to advertising.

Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight

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Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight

Tainted products pose serious health risks.

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

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What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

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Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

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Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

FTC Issues New Set of Recommendations to Prevent Cramming

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FTC Issues New Set of Recommendations to Prevent Cramming

Agency notes one participant in discussions called mobile cramming the “perfect scam.”

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

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Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.

FDA: Consumers Beware of “Cures” for Autism

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FDA: Consumers Beware of “Cures” for Autism

Agency clamps down on ad claims.

Lasik Vision Institute

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Lasik Vision Institute

We recently received an e-mail advertising services from the Lasik Vision Institute (LVI). Our anti-Malware that sneaks onto your computer software blocked all of the links in the e-mail, which…

Term Life Savings

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Term Life Savings

We recently received this e-mail apparently offering term life insurance. From: TermLifeInsurance <newslerre@essendant.recroy.com> Date: July 16, 2013 1:11:22 PM EDT To: Subject: USD 500k LifeInsurancePolicy for USD 20 Term LifeSavings…

Platinum Funding

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Platinum Funding

From the spam inbox: It’s easy to apply for a loan. It only takes a few minutes and your cash is deposited directly into your bank account. Something seems off…

Baseball everywhere, unless you live in Iowa

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Baseball everywhere, unless you live in Iowa

Sometimes you just can’t watch the Mets in Roswell, New Mexico.

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

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FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.

A Rival to Botox Invites Doctors to Party in Cancun, With Fireworks, Confetti and Social Media Posts

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A Rival to Botox Invites Doctors to Party in Cancun, With Fireworks, Confetti and Social Media Posts

Katie Thomas, New York Times

Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims

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Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims

TINA.org alerts regulator to unsubstantiated claims.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Celebrate by Reporting a Deceptive Ad

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It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Celebrate by Reporting a Deceptive Ad

It might just help the FTC obtain consumer refunds in a deceptive marketing case.

Culturelle Ultimate Balance for Antibiotics

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Culturelle Ultimate Balance for Antibiotics

Is this company using unapproved drug claims to market its probiotic supplement?

FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

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FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FCC regarding its “all-in” pricing proposed rulemaking.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

CleanChoice Energy

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CleanChoice Energy

Allegations: Falsely marketing energy as from renewable sources, 100% clean and pollution-free and failing to disclosing certain information about its monthly rates

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DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

FTC Issues New Set of Recommendations to Prevent Cramming

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

FDA: Consumers Beware of “Cures” for Autism

Lasik Vision Institute

Term Life Savings

Platinum Funding

Baseball everywhere, unless you live in Iowa

FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps

A Rival to Botox Invites Doctors to Party in Cancun, With Fireworks, Confetti and Social Media Posts

Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims

It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Celebrate by Reporting a Deceptive Ad

Culturelle Ultimate Balance for Antibiotics

FCC ‘All-In’ Pricing Comment

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

CleanChoice Energy