Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. May 10, 2016 Sexy designer lingerie at a discount is the premise behind Adore Me, one of the rising players in the fast growing subscription-goods industry. But an…

One Technologies Credit Monitoring Program

In March 2016, a deceptive advertising class-action lawsuit against One Technologies (a company that marketed its credit monitoring program through various websites, including FreeScoreOnline.com and ScoreSense.com) was transferred from a…

Super Beta Prostate

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

Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams

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

A to Z Cash System

We saw this marketing email promoting work-at-home opportunities, and it set off our scam bells. Here’s what you need to know about this one: 1. Advertorial: Clicking on the email…

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

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

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…

Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

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

Ageless Male

Whenever you hear ads for a supplement making drug-like claims, it’s probably wise to cast a suspicious eye. From SiriusXM Radio: Ageless Male claims that it is a “best-selling supplement…

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…

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.

MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

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

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

“Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.

8 Terms You’ll Want to Know About

Before you hit the agree button, see what we have found buried in company use policies.

MyCleanPC

Instant Checkmate

Instant Checkmate advertises its “new controversial” website as a way for “anyone with a computer” to view arrest records and perform background checks on friends and family. But can they…

Hubble Contacts

The first box may be “free” (sort of) but the second one isn’t and it’s on its way before you know it.

5 Second Fix

Ad claims for miniature welding tool don’t stick, alleges class-action complaint.