Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track”

Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Big Mickey is Watching You

MyMagic+ at Disney may mean shorter lines but more direct marketing to guests.

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

Facebook: the Place for Hard-Core Porn & Violence?

If you’re seeing porn or other disturbing imagery on your friend’s Facebook page, you may not want to unfriend him just yet.  But you will want to avoid clicking on…

Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes

Washington State maintains that “all online advertisements for escort services are actually offers for prostitution.” Not exactly a stretch of the imagination, right?

Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

Terms of Use

These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org)’s website (the “Site”).  By accessing or using the Site, you are agreeing…

Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant?

This e-mail requests Data that can be used to identify you, like your name, address, birth date, or Social Security number as part of a bizarre pitch to get the…

E-mail Alert: Does Ghana Have $8 million to Give You?

Sorry, the Vice President of Ghana doesn’t really want to give you $8 million out of the blue. The tip-offs? Poor grammar, request for nonsensical “RED SEALED stamp fee” of…

Who is Alusi obi? And Why Does He Want to Give You Money?

Is Mr. Alusi obi your pal? Have you entrusted him with $7.3 million for some reason? No? Good, so you know this is totally fake. Red flags: poor grammar, unknown…

Is Chiefnana Offering a Golden Opportunity?

For over a year, Chiefnana has been sending this e-mail trying to get recipients to invest in a supposed gold mining operation in Africa. Odds are that if you send…

Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

Though there are laws in place to protect artists and consumers from misrepresentation of Native American arts and crafts products, it doesn’t always protect buyers from scam artists. An investigation…

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Doggie Fountain of Youth?

Will feeding Fido Purina really extend his life? Better check the facts first.

What Does Made in the USA Really Mean?

When does a product truly meet the requirements for a Made in USA label?

Product Placement

Products that pop up in movies and television shows are often there for specific advertising reasons.

Celeb Endorsements

Why is your favorite celebrity attracted to that specific product?

Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash

The 2008 sub-prime mortgage meltdown and resulting financial crisis means credit is not that easy to come by anymore.  This forces some of us to have to look for alternatives…

The Fine Print – Read It

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