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The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

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The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

How the fine print factors into the FTC’s multimillion-dollar complaint against the mobile carrier.

TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

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TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

Different name, same game.

Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags

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Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags

“The mudman” has apparently found a new MLM to sell his “magic dirt.”

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

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T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.

Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

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Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

Investigation finds web searches led to anti-abortion centers.

What You Should Know about Vemma

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What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

Five Things to Look Out for to Avoid Timeshare Scams

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Five Things to Look Out for to Avoid Timeshare Scams

FTC announces 191 actions against timeshares scams.

Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

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Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

“Independent authority” on web design agencies may be anything but.

Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams

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Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams

Sadly, tragedies are an opportunity for scammers to set up fake charities.

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

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Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

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Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

The Doom that Came to Kickstarter

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The Doom that Came to Kickstarter

Crowdfunding board game project creator settles FTC charges he gamed backers in first agency action on site.

Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed

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Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed

Truthinadvertising.org warns company it will take action.

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

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FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.

Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy

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Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy

Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?

Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck

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Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck

The FTC proposed changes to their Used Car Rule, but consumers groups are unhappy with the revisions.

Maintenance Plans

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Maintenance Plans

Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…

APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

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APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than financial services. Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

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Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss. In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…

Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed

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Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed

New lawsuit calls Jeunesse a pyramid scheme while taking aim at product line.

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The Fine Print in T-Mobile’s Alleged Overbilling Scam

TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

Google Removing Deceptive Abortion-Services Ads

What You Should Know about Vemma

Five Things to Look Out for to Avoid Timeshare Scams

Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

Officials Warn about Boston Charity Scams

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

The Doom that Came to Kickstarter

Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy

Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck

Maintenance Plans

APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed