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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

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CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

Lawsuits allege companies fail to make adequate disclosures.

Proactiv Auto-Renewal Subscription

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Proactiv Auto-Renewal Subscription

May 2017: A judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2017: A judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Guthy-Renker (the company that…

MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

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MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

The movie ticket subscription service is back. Unfortunately, so too are the deceptive ads.

Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams

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Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams

One website’s “risk-free” trial offer carries hidden costs.

Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

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Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

Informercial maker uses glossy ads and celebrity endorsements, but also gets hit with plenty of consumer complaints.

Salesforce.com Subscriptions

Class Action

Salesforce.com Subscriptions

March 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Spotify

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Spotify

In November 2016, a federal judge denied a motion to compel arbitration in a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Spotify. The complaint, which was originally filed in June 2016 and…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

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California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

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Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.

“Green Coffee Bean Extract” Pills

Class Action

“Green Coffee Bean Extract” Pills

August 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. July 2014: A class-action lawsuit…

Super Beta Prostate

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Super Beta Prostate

A TINA.org reader alerted us to this not so super free trial.

Lose 11 LBS Fast!

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Lose 11 LBS Fast!

We’ve seen this ad across the web, and it set off our suspic-o-meters: Clicking on the ad takes you to a website that poses as a health news site, but…

How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

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How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

If you’re having trouble canceling unwanted charges or getting a refund from a merchant, try contacting your bank or credit card company instead. They may be able to help you…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad

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Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad

The only thing that can be “absolutely guaranteed” is that there is no way to learn a new language in only 10 days. This ad links to a language-software website…

FTC Actions against Payment Processors