AT&T’s Implied Reliability Claims for DirecTV, U-verse Internet Ad Alert AT&T’s Implied Reliability Claims for DirecTV, U-verse Internet AT&T says it’s not making a comparison to cable. NAD says differently.
Spectrum Internet Total Class Action Spectrum Internet Total Allegations: Falsely advertising that services provide internet
Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Consumer News Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?
Plug-In Profit Site Ad Alert Plug-In Profit Site A few reasons why you’re unlikely to become the next “internet millionaire.”
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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…
Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Ad Alert Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.
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The Monthly Cost of DirecTV Services Class Action The Monthly Cost of DirecTV Services July 2020: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without…
Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud Consumer News Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…
Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? Consumer Basics Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.
TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule Blog TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule It’s time funeral homes join the internet age.
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.
DSL Extreme’s trueSTREAM Class Action DSL Extreme’s trueSTREAM Allegations: Falsely marketing that internet service provides a fiber optic connection when it provides a copper line connection
Suddenlink Communications Class Action Suddenlink Communications Allegations: Misleadingly representing that internet service is reliable and fast when customers experience frequent outages and slow download speeds
CenturyLink Ad Alert CenturyLink Bundle for TV, internet, and phone will cost more in the required second year.
10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Consumer News 10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.
TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online Blog TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online Funeral homes must keep up with the times.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions Consumer News Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.
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?