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TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

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Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

The color changes but the deceptive marketing stays the same.

Fanatics

Class Action

Fanatics

Allegations: Falsely advertising that orders purchased on the website ship for free or at a flat, low cost without adequately disclosing that there’s an added fee for shipping

OWYN Pro Elite High Protein Shakes

Class Action

OWYN Pro Elite High Protein Shakes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “zero sugar” and assisting in weight loss without also including a disclaimer that products are not for weight control as is required by federal…

Capital One Credit Cards

Class Action

Capital One Credit Cards

Allegations: Falsely advertising that consumers can get pre-approved for credit cards in a process that does not affect their credit score when the company runs a type of credit report…

Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

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Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.

TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule

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TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule

It’s time funeral homes join the internet age.

Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

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Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.

Garlique Healthy Blood Pressure Formula

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Garlique Healthy Blood Pressure Formula

Where’s the science?

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

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TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.

Frontier Airlines

Class Action

Frontier Airlines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that it offers low airfare when the airline makes up any discount using other charges

Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Half & Half Ice Tea Lemonade

Class Action

Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Half & Half Ice Tea Lemonade

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Lite” when sugar is the second most predominant ingredient and they are not low in calories

Crumbl Cookies

Class Action

Crumbl Cookies

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cookies as being low calorie

Chick-Fil-A Food Deliveries

Class Action

Chick-Fil-A Food Deliveries

Allegations: Falsely marketing “free” or low-price deliveries when the restaurant increases the price of food items when they are delivered to cover the cost of deliveries

TINA.org Files Complaint over BeActive’s Deceptive FDA Marketing

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TINA.org Files Complaint over BeActive’s Deceptive FDA Marketing

And what it actually means to be FDA “cleared.”

Balsam Hill

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Balsam Hill

A consumer didn’t light up with joy after purchasing a couple items from this holiday décor retailer.

Luxy

Class Action

Luxy

Allegations: Requiring consumers to allow the dating referral service to collect biometric data – such as facial geometry scans – when they sign up without adequately disclosing why and how…

MeetMe

Class Action

MeetMe

Allegations: Requiring consumers to allow the dating referral service to collet biometric data – such facial geometry scans – when signing up without adequately disclosing why and how long it…

FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance