Eight Signs This High School is Really a Diploma Mill Consumer News Eight Signs This High School is Really a Diploma Mill The bottom line: Earning a degree takes work.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions Consumer News Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.
DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges Consumer News DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges Agency alleged for-profit institution touted deceptive job placement figures.
Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Consumer News Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.
Put the Brakes on Dealership Bait and Switch Ad Tactics Consumer News Put the Brakes on Dealership Bait and Switch Ad Tactics Don’t get driven mad this Labor Day by deceptive auto sales ads.
Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians Consumer News Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians TINA.org takes famous family’s deceptive social media endorsements to the FTC.
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.
Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target Consumer News Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target It sounds like a sale but is it?
Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads Consumer News Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads Carriers facing challenges to advertisements.
How Adore Me Deceives You Consumer News How Adore Me Deceives You TINA.org files complaint with state and federal regulators.
Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Consumer News Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Where courts fell short in satisfying consumers who sued companies in false ads cases.
Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors Consumer News Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors Married couples’ phantom debt collection scheme headlines recent sweep.
It’s All about the Pork Consumer News It’s All about the Pork Bacon, pork and dogs: A rundown of false advertising lawsuits, hidden meat, and more.
E-Cigarette Criteria Consumer News E-Cigarette Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
Olive Oil from Italy? Beer from Germany? Think Again. Consumer News Olive Oil from Italy? Beer from Germany? Think Again. Where in the world are these products really from?
Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags Consumer News Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags Company will bag MSRP tag that lawsuit alleged was deceiving consumers.
What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate? Consumer News What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate? Misleading and confusing labels could put dark chocolate lovers at risk.
Verizon, Sprint to Give $120M Back to ‘Crammed’ Consumers Consumer News 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.
Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe Consumer News Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe Nutrition supplement affiliate marketing company facing scrutiny overseas.
Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud Consumer News Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud White House supports ban on conversion therapy for minors.