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TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

Immunotype

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Immunotype

Unmasking a supplement maker’s deceptive COVID claims.

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

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California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

Beachbody On Demand

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Beachbody On Demand

We try to trim the fat on this “risk-free” trial offer.

The ESPN App

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The ESPN App

It’s game over for non-cable subscribers.

Penny Stock Checklist

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Penny Stock Checklist

“Free” offer is apparently tied to a subscription that isn’t free.

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium

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YouTube Music and YouTube Premium

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel

FabFitFun

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FabFitFun

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

Peacock TV

Class Action

Peacock TV

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Ryze

Class Action

Ryze

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel

Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements

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Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements

Supplement company stumbles over discount offer.

BlueChew

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BlueChew

Chew this over before trying this ED medication.

SoundCloud

Class Action

SoundCloud

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that the monthly cost of subscriptions may increase

Jolie Filtered Showerhead

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Jolie Filtered Showerhead

Get the dirt on this company’s “risk-free” trial.

EcoShield

Class Action

EcoShield

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

EcoShield’s Pest Extermination Services

Class Action

EcoShield’s Pest Extermination Services

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions, falsely representing that discounts are available for a limited time, and deceptively disguising cancellation fees as discounts

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