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MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

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MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.

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.

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

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All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.

HelloFresh

Brands

HelloFresh

TINA.org found meal-kit company deceptively marketing “free” meals and using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions.

Homeaglow

Brands

Homeaglow

TINA.org found home cleaning services platform falsely advertising $19 house cleanings, using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions, fabricating consumer reviews and more.

Court Cancels ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

Consumer News

Court Cancels ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

It won’t get any easier to cancel those annoying subscriptions.

Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

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Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 10, 2020 – Championing female empowerment and sexuality, lingerie company Savage X Fenty, a joint venture between music icon Rihanna and e-commerce company TechStyle, Inc., is a…

‘How We Trade Options’

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‘How We Trade Options’

This “free” book offer isn’t exactly free and one TINA.org reader said it almost cost her plenty.

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.

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

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FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

Regenepure

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Regenepure

Watch out for this product’s negative-option offer that comes with any initial purchase.

Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California

Consumer News

Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California

Lingerie company agrees to pay $1.2 million to settle lawsuit

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

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LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Oh my. Where to start with this one. A reader alerted us to LifeCell’s “trial” offer for its wrinkle cream. LifeCell promises that its product works in “just 17 seconds”…

Legal Action

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Legal Action

TINA.org fights against deceptive advertising

Fixing the Subscription Trap

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Fixing the Subscription Trap

The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.

Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option

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Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option

If you can take the time to fill the tank yourself, don’t pay Budget to do it.

Dossier+ Memberships

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Dossier+ Memberships

Perfume maker’s subscription disclosures don’t pass the smell test.

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.

TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

Consumer News

TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

Low-cost trial offer for teeth whiteners carried a high price.

O2PUR

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O2PUR

TINA.org investigated e-cigarette company O2PUR and found that it deceptively advertised the health and financial benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, enrolled consumers in a negative option offer without properly disclosing…

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MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Court Case

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

HelloFresh

Homeaglow

Court Cancels ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule

Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

‘How We Trade Options’

MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

Regenepure

Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Legal Action

Fixing the Subscription Trap

Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option

Dossier+ Memberships

Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams

TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

O2PUR