Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Blog Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.
FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement Blog FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement TINA.org applauds proposed amendments but pushes for more.
FTC Negative Option Offer Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Negative Option Offer Comments TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC on ways to better protect consumers from deceptive negative option offers.
FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option Consumer News FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.
Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Negative Option Offer Consumer News Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Negative Option Offer
Adore Me Brands Adore Me TINA.org investigated the marketing of Adore Me, a web-based lingerie company, and found that it used deceptive marketing tactics, including ads that deceptively promoted product prices that were only available…
What to Know about Negative-Option Offers Consumer Basics What to Know about Negative-Option Offers Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.
TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge Blog TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.
Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action Consumer News Online Shoppers Law Finally Called into Action ROSCA’s no longer a virgin.
FabKids Brands FabKids TINA.org found kids clothing brand violated a court order with its negative option offer and deceptive ads.
Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing Consumer News Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.
TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer Press Release TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…
Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post Consumer News Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post Consumer review website caught up in media storm as well.
All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act Blog All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.
FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer News FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.
FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Court Case Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Court Case TINA.org filed an amicus brief in support of the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule to make it easier for consumers to avoid and cancel unwanted subscriptions.
MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA Blog MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.
Dossier+ Memberships Ad Alert Dossier+ Memberships Perfume maker’s subscription disclosures don’t pass the smell test.
WaMu Option ARM Mortgages Class Action WaMu Option ARM Mortgages In April 2015, a federal judge granted final approval of a $10 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit against BrooksAmerica Mortgage Corp., Washington Mutual Mortgage Securities Corp., WaMu Asset Acceptance…