Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

YouTube Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

HelloFresh “Free” Ads Database

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

FormSwift

‘Free’ is rarely free.

Verizon’s Advertised Rates

Allegations: Charging subscribers more than the advertised rate by adding an undisclosed fictitious fee to their monthly bills

Montefiore Ads Pollute NYC Highways

New York neurosurgery center features deceptive testimonial on billboards and website

Roblox Jumps on Plan to Introduce Immersive Ads in Games

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United Airlines’ ‘Offset Your Flight’ Booking Option

United customers encouraged to “offset” their flight as airline CEO blasts such carbon offset projects.

TruHeight

Company marketing “height growth vitamins” makes some tall claims.

TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’

Proposed rule seeks to address consumer confusion about U.S.-origin claims for meat.

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

Lawsuits allege companies fail to make adequate disclosures.

Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

But the majority of brand partners will still lose money.

What You Should Know about Medicare Scams

Medicare “open enrollment,” which starts Oct. 15, is also open season for scammers.

One Medical

Allegations: Deceptively representing that consumers must pay annual membership fees to get medical care at One Medical offices

Balsam Hill

A consumer didn’t light up with joy after purchasing a couple items from this holiday décor retailer.

After Three-Year Cruise Is Canceled, Consumers Left with Sinking Feeling

Cruise was billed as “the adventure of a lifetime.”

Crunch Fitness

Adding up the fees associated with this gym’s memberships is its own workout.

Talkiatry

Consumer complaints regarding alleged surprise charges are piling up.

Verizon Monthly Rates

Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates that do not include an “Administrative Charge”