Modeling Opportunity May Just Take Your Dough

There’s nothing like a stranger telling you that you should be a model to boost your self-esteem.  And there’s nothing like falling for a trap and losing your hard-earned money…

Don’t Friend the Ramnit Worm

Hackers are now seeking new targets, moving from e-mail to social networking sites. In January 2012, experts at online security firm, Seculert, uncovered a powerful hybrid worm/virus that was burrowing…

Punxsutawney Phil Makes TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

Falsely claiming to be the “Seer of Seers,” this misleading marmot has duped millions.

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’

Proposed rule seeks to address consumer confusion about U.S.-origin claims for meat.

Cow Colostrum Supplements

What you need to know about what some are calling “liquid gold.”

CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics

Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.

CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.

Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry

New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.

CATrends: Nutriwashing

Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.

CATrends: QLED TVs

Lawsuits allege quantum technology claims aren’t picture-perfect.

CATrends: Chips Made with Avocado Oil

New study opens the floodgates to class-action litigation.

By the Numbers: Allulose Class-Action Lawsuits

Wave of complaints challenge sugar-free claims.

What You Should Know about USANA

Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.

Deceptive Cancer Care Marketing By the Numbers

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.

Consumer Loses Confidence in VRBO’s Booking Guarantee

Home-sharing site’s “Book with Confidence Guarantee” fails consumer.