Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members Consumer News Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.
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.
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.
Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Consumer News Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.
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.
WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM Consumer News WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM What TINA.org thinks you should wake up to regarding this questionable company.
$3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Consumer News $3 Million Verdict Should Give Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Pause Jury puts a dollar value on a competitor’s false U.S.-origin claims.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Celebrate by Reporting a Deceptive Ad Consumer News It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Celebrate by Reporting a Deceptive Ad It might just help the FTC obtain consumer refunds in a deceptive marketing case.
Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims Consumer News Don’t Get Bugged Out by Insect Repellent Claims Here’s what you need to know about active ingredients in insect repellents.
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
TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing Consumer News TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing Tune in on Tuesday to hear TINA.org’s take on fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the FTC’s 13(b) authority.
Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students Consumer News Feds Shut Down Online Diploma Mill that Swindled $11M from Students Consumers allegedly charged between $200 and $300 for high school diplomas that turned out to be bogus.
‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True Consumer News ‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.
LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom Consumer News LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.
Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Consumer News Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Tainted products pose serious health risks.
Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016 Consumer News Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016 This National Consumer Protection Week, see how consumers say they were scammed.
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.
What You Should Know about Plexus Consumer News What You Should Know about Plexus TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.