Plastics from Exxon Mobile, Chevron, and Others

Allegations: Falsely representing that plastics are recyclable

Verizon, Sprint to Give $120M Back to ‘Crammed’ Consumers

All told, that’s $290M going back to wireless consumers who federal regulators said were unfairly charged.

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.

The Security of Communications on iPhones

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that iMessage and Facetime are secure methods of communication without disclosing that a flaw in Apple’s iOS software and T-Mobile’s SIM card practices allow iMessage correspondence and…

Disclosures in Google Play

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that certain games use loot boxes, which are a form of gambling that violates state anti-gambling laws

Double Down Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing games as “free” to play

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.

Elder Scrolls: Oblivion Video Games

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

These brand-relationship disclosures are far from world-class.

Evony: The King’s Return

Regulator finds ad on X misrepresented game’s “core playing experience.”

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies are on TINA.org’s 2016 naughty list.

Billionaire Casino

Regulator finds TikTok ads misled consumers into thinking they could win real-world prizes.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Sega’s Sonic Runners App

Self-regulatory body says children’s game ran afoul of a mobile guidance regarding data collection.

Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K

How the advertising of a free tablet (mis)led two consumers to Best Buy over the holiday weekend.

Group Says HealthFair’s Advertising Uses Scare Tactics

Public Citizen pens letter to FTC urging agency to investigate mobile health care provider.

Google to Refund Millions to Parents

Internet giant to refund parents for charges their children ran up playing mobile apps.

Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This

Popular app reaches agreement with FTC to make privacy changes.

MyFord and MyLincoln Mobile Apps

Allegations: Failing to disclose that certain features available in the MyFord and MyLincoln apps – including roadside emergency safety features – would become inoperable after 3G networks were phased out

Cove USA

Hidden fee is a bummer.