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Take Steps to Safely Donate to Typhoon Haiyan Victims

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Take Steps to Safely Donate to Typhoon Haiyan Victims

Avoid being scammed by fraudsters preying on relief efforts.

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

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Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

Amazon $700 Weekly Vehicle Advertisement Program

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Amazon $700 Weekly Vehicle Advertisement Program

Can you earn a salary just by placing a small sticker on your car?

Federal Filing

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Federal Filing

TINA.org investigated Federal Filing, a Florida-based imposter scam website, and found that it deceptively disguises itself as SAM.gov, an official government website that provides assistance with government grants and contracts,…

USA Filing

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USA Filing

TINA.org investigated USA Filing, a California-based company that operates imposter scam websites, and found that it deceptively disguises itself as SAM.gov, an official government website that provides assistance with government…

Timeshare Freedom Group

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Timeshare Freedom Group

FAQs on company website clash with promises made in recent radio ad.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme

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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

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FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme

Company owner on the run after feds halt scam.

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

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What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.

You’re a Millionaire (Not)

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You’re a Millionaire (Not)

Do not give out personal information so readily. A scam may be afoot.

Donate Securely to Sandy Hook Charities

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Donate Securely to Sandy Hook Charities

Make sure donations to charities don’t go to scam artists.

Don’t Get Spoofed When You Pick up the Phone

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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…

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