T-Mobile’s ONE Military Plan Ad Alert T-Mobile’s ONE Military Plan There’s more to these advertised savings for military members and veterans than meets the eye.
FTC Helping Military Consumers Avoid Scams Consumer News FTC Helping Military Consumers Avoid Scams Active servicemembers and veterans are frequent targets of scams and deceptive ads.
2016 Collection Evidence 2016 Collection Below are over 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Walmart.com found in June 2016. Group 1: Instances in which U.S.-origin representations made on Walmart.com conflict with origin…
USAA Interest-bearing Accounts Class Action USAA Interest-bearing Accounts Allegations: Marketing itself as a bank that is dedicated to military members, veterans, and their families when the bank charges them interest rates and fees that are so high they…
American Express National Bank Class Action American Express National Bank Allegations: Marketing itself as dedicated to military members, veterans, and their families when the bank charges them interest rates and fees that are so high they violate federal law and…
Almay Video Ads Evidence Almay Video Ads Simply American Ad Your browser does not support the video tag. Smart Shade Butter Kiss Lipstick Ad Your browser does not support the video tag. Smart Shade Makeup Ad Your…
Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Consumer News Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
Neurolumen Ad Alert Neurolumen Brochure for medical device targeted military members with illegal claims to treat PTSD, among other diseases.
Lenovo 14w Laptops Class Action Lenovo 14w Laptops Allegations: Misleadingly marketing laptops as having “military-grade durability” when the hinges break and detach due to a defect
Mefloquine Medications Class Action Mefloquine Medications Allegations: Marketing the medicines to the U.S. military as safe and effective treatments to prevent malaria without adequately warning of the serious neuropsychiatric side effects
Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths Consumer News Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.
Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Consumer News Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.
PICKUP Ad Alert PICKUP Not all the “good guys” who drive for this delivery app are veterans and firefighters.
FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Consumer News FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing “worthless” diplomas.
TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Consumer News TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Tune in on Thursday to hear TINA.org’s take on ways to safeguard consumers and fight fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TurboTax’s Free Services Class Action TurboTax’s Free Services Allegations: Deceptively marketing TurboTax’s free tax filing services
7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking Consumer News 7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions