Verde Energy

Allegations: Falsely promising low teaser rates followed by variable rates that are based on market conditions when the variable rate is not based on market conditions and is inflated

Lifetime Memberships to 24 Hour Fitness

Allegations: Misrepresenting that lifetime members paid only annual renewal fees and that the fees remained the same for the rest of the member’s life without adequately disclosing that the gym…

TheraBreath

NAD finds dry mouth relief claims hard to swallow.

Frito-Lay’s Pretzels

Atkins Nutritionals “Net Carbs” Claims

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as having low net carbs

TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

Low-cost trial offer for teeth whiteners carried a high price.

Bud Light Lime-A-Rita

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

T-Mobile’s #UnlimitedBaseball Has Innings Limit

Data speeds for certain “unlimited” customers can slow to a crawl.

DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

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

TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

TINA.org follow-up investigation finds consumers are still not getting the full story on store’s financing program.

Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup

Cough suppressant told to drop some “buzzwords” but website seems slow to catch up.

Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit

Nation’s largest provider of satellite TV faces mounting scrutiny over its advertising.

Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.

The High Cost of SmartFares.com

Everyone wants to travel cheaply. But be wary of travel sites advertising extraordinarily low prices.

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

At the end of 2012, Vemma Nutrition Company is a privately held multi-level marketing company that sells energy drinks, nutritional beverages and weight management products. Vemma, which calls itself an…

FTC Runs False Car Ads off Road

Can you spot what’s wrong with these ads?

Eat a Brownie and Relax?

What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.

The Franklin Prosperity Report

Newsmax Media, a website that claims to be a news site, sells newsletter subscriptions and is currently pitching the Franklin Prosperity Report as a way to get “Free Stuff and…

Coca-Cola Ads Eager to Sweeten Your View

Ad campaign seeks to defend diet soda.