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The Verizon ‘Edge’ of Deception

When a promise of big savings goes up in a puff of smoke.

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Ad or Not? Snapchat and DJ Khaled

Is DJ Khaled the key endorser on Snapchat?

Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

Carriers facing challenges to advertisements.

Houseparty App

GSN Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that games are free to play

Ad or Not? NCAA UConn Women Champs Edition

Twitter capitalizes on UConn women’s dominance.

The ESPN App

It’s game over for non-cable subscribers.

PlayStation 4 Not the Only Game in Town

Reader says commercial falsely advertises Grand Theft Auto Five as a game exclusive to PS4.

Entertainment Software Association

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) is an association based in D.C. that is exclusively dedicated to serving video game companies.  The group lobbies Congress and other legislative bodies extensively in…

Talking to Kids about Deceptive Advertising

Teach your children well, about ads.

NFL’s Game Pass

Allegations: Advertising that subscribers can livestream NFL games – including the Super Bowl – when Game Pass crashed multiple times during the 2020 Super Bowl

Zynga Slots

Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing games as “free” to play while encouraging players to purchase in-game items and avatars

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

YouTube TV Multiview

While ads suggest that feature is widely available, rollout is still in progress.

Huuuge Casino Slots and Billionaire Casino

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that games are free to play and misleadingly advertising discounts

Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots

Allegations: Misrepresenting that its virtual casino games are free-to-play and violating Georgia state law by operating virtual casinos