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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

A reminder to be careful about ad claims that may seem too good to be true.

PAMS Lunch Room

Class Action

PAMS Lunch Room

Allegations: Falsely representing that its fees cover the cost of processing transactions and maintaining the website when the amount of the fees charged “far exceed[s]” the represented costs

MadeGood Granola Bars

Class Action

MadeGood Granola Bars

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain or are at risk of containing metal

California Wildfire Relief Scams

Consumer News

California Wildfire Relief Scams

What you need to do before you give.

Jess Stewart (aka Micro Bakery Girl)

Ad Alert

Jess Stewart (aka Micro Bakery Girl)

Will you really make thousands of dollars a month as a home baker?

Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice)

Consumer News

Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice)

Brand partnerships worthy of a big “doom!”

Most Deceptive Ads of 2025

Consumer News

Most Deceptive Ads of 2025

Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

FTC Algorithmic Pricing Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Algorithmic Pricing Comment

TINA.org joined a coalition of consumer advocates in submitting a comment to the FTC regarding the need for disclosures when personalized algorithmic pricing is used.

TINA.org Supports Citizen Petition Calling for AI Pricing Transparency

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TINA.org Supports Citizen Petition Calling for AI Pricing Transparency

Why disclosures are key to protecting informed consumer choice and competition.

Under The Influence: Prediction Markets Are Harnessing Modern Joe Camels

Media Coverage

Under The Influence: Prediction Markets Are Harnessing Modern Joe Camels

Brant James, Ingame

Givebutter’s Hidden Fees

Ad Alert

Givebutter’s Hidden Fees

How a donation made on this fundraising platform can turn into a costly transaction.

MySchoolAccount

Class Action

MySchoolAccount

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that a $4 transaction fee is added to all transactions

Harvard Business Review Materials

Class Action

Harvard Business Review Materials

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts as available for a limited time

TINA.org Tells DOT: Don’t Muddy Airline Pricing

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TINA.org Tells DOT: Don’t Muddy Airline Pricing

A proposed rule change could make it harder to know what you’ll actually pay for a flight.

Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed

Consumer News

Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed

New lawsuit calls Jeunesse a pyramid scheme while taking aim at product line.

What You Should Know about Nerium

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Nerium

Find out where the company is crossing the line when it comes to marketing claims.

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Consumer News

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Lawsuit alleges essential oil MLM is a pyramid scheme, among other things.

Lawsuits Against LuLaRoe Keep Mounting

Consumer News

Lawsuits Against LuLaRoe Keep Mounting

Since 2017, LuLaRoe has been hit with multiple lawsuits regarding its business practices. Federal class-action lawsuits allege that LuLaRoe is a pyramid scheme. The Attorney General of Washington filed a…

Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit

Consumer News

Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit

Lawsuit alleges Jeunesse is preying on Chinese-American immigrants.

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Confession: I Fell for HelloFresh’s ‘Free Breakfast’

PAMS Lunch Room

MadeGood Granola Bars

California Wildfire Relief Scams

Jess Stewart (aka Micro Bakery Girl)

Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice)

Most Deceptive Ads of 2025

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

FTC Algorithmic Pricing Comment

TINA.org Supports Citizen Petition Calling for AI Pricing Transparency

Under The Influence: Prediction Markets Are Harnessing Modern Joe Camels

Givebutter’s Hidden Fees

MySchoolAccount

Harvard Business Review Materials

TINA.org Tells DOT: Don’t Muddy Airline Pricing

Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed

What You Should Know about Nerium

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Lawsuits Against LuLaRoe Keep Mounting

Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit