Sony Dash

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the Dash would be “always on, always fresh and available at a glance” when a forced firmware update made the device useless in 2017

Hard Drives from Western Digital Corp.

Allegations: Failing to disclose that certain hard drives use SMR technology resulting in slower performance and inferior stability compared to devices that use CMR technology

Energizer AA MAX Batteries

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that batteries are “Up to 50% longer lasting than basic alkaline in demanding devices” when such claims are not true

MonaLisa Touch

NFL Sunday Ticket

App’s claim to stream games “anywhere” is, to use a football term, an example of blown coverage.

FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme

Company owner on the run after feds halt scam.

Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety

Your neighborhood vape shop may not be giving you accurate information.

no!no! PRO

A tricky refund policy is just the tip of the iceberg.

Porsche Mobile Charger Plus and Mobile Charger Connect

Allegations: Falsely advertising that devices can fully charge a car battery in up to 9.5 or 10.5 hours

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.

Home City Ice

Is this company’s ice more than just frozen H20?

Make Sure Your Energy Savings Products Really Save you Money

As prices for electricity and gas soar, companies have been offering energy-saving devices that should save you bucks.  In many cases, these companies are legitimate and their products earn the…

Ting Mobile

With the click of a button, a 90-day warranty shrinks to a 30-day warranty.

‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

Why diabetes patients should research carefully before buying.

Legal Action

TINA.org fights against deceptive advertising

Health Claims

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

FasciaBlaster

Allegations: Falsely advertising the FasciaBlaster

CoolSculpting System