FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Consumer News FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.
FTC Sues Operators of Alleged Patent Scam Consumer News FTC Sues Operators of Alleged Patent Scam Patent promises were the product of invention.
Bah Humbug to Holiday Travel Scammers Consumer News Bah Humbug to Holiday Travel Scammers Stay jolly, everyone.
Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam Consumer News Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam Gifting-table scheme leaders face jail.
What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL Consumer News What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL This crypto scam has cost hundreds of people thousands of dollars.
Make Government and Business Imposters Pay Consumer News Make Government and Business Imposters Pay TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.
Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help Consumer News Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.
The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter Consumer News The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.
Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry Consumer News Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry What are the hidden costs of solar leases?
Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts Consumer News Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts TINA.org’s election coverage focuses on the questionable ads running in between the news broadcasts.
What You Should Know about New U Life Consumer News What You Should Know about New U Life MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.
Take Steps to Safely Donate to Typhoon Haiyan Victims Consumer News Take Steps to Safely Donate to Typhoon Haiyan Victims Avoid being scammed by fraudsters preying on relief efforts.
MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims Consumer News MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.
At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Consumer News At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.
FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme Consumer News FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme Company owner on the run after feds halt scam.
Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone Consumer News Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone Telemarketers have picked up on the fact that many of us now use caller ID to screen calls. According to the law, telemarketers must display accurate information, but some scam…
Pack It Up: What to Know When You Move Consumer News Pack It Up: What to Know When You Move Do your homework before renting a vehicle or entrusting your possessions to a moving company.
Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads Consumer News Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads Google, Facebook, Twitter, and AOL launch TrustInAds.org.
Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox Consumer News 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.