The Fine Print – Read It

What the ad giveth, the fine print is not supposed to taketh away.

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated.  What does that mean?  It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…

Are You Infected?

Cyber bandits hijacked more than 4 million computers in an Internet ad fraud scheme before the FBI took them down in November 2011. The massive Estonian-run botnet that had infected…

Self-regulation in the Alcohol Industry

The alcohol industry’s self-regulation efforts have historically focused on three main areas – drunk driving, underage drinking, and problem drinking – and have achieved what many observers say is a…

Service Contracts and Extended Warranties

Is it worth it to pay extra for that extended warranty?

He Promised a Dreamy Wedding Proposal. Fans Got a 5-Hour Sale.

Tiffany May, New York Times

Instagram Will Add ‘Paid Partnership’ Tag to Sponsored Posts, After FTC’s Warnings to Celebrity Users

Todd Spangler, Variety

Low Testosterone Timeline

Safelite

TINA.org investigates after consumer raises concerns that Safelite “may be using fear and disinformation to sell its service.”

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

The MLM has been making deceptive earnings claims for the past decade.

Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups

Allegations: Falsely marketing Pyrex glass measuring cups as dishwasher safe and failing to adequately disclose the terms of warranties

Oral-B Charcoal-Infused Toothbrushes

Allegations: Falsely marketing that toothbrushes whiten teeth when they don’t

Step2’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-origin claims questioned after consumer receives box labeled “Made in Vietnam.”

Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain

New supplement line targets women with deceptive and illegal health claims.

Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder

TINA.org digs into viral TikTok product’s bloating claims.

FabFitFun

TINA.org reader is still waiting for her promised free Kate Spade gift.

InvestorPlace

Consumers looking to increase their wealth may need to look elsewhere.

Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes

The bottom line? Toothpaste tubes aren’t generally getting recycled.

Siena Mattresses on Amazon

TINA.org takes a closer look at the fine print behind a 180-night trial.

Water-Resistant Claims for TicWatch Pro 5

Why you can’t take this smartwatch “anywhere.”