Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers

When the  FTC announced (with much fanfare) in May 2012 that it had reached a $40 million settlement with Skechers over the deceptive marketing of Skechers’ toning shoes, everyone ooed…

Checking Out the “Check Into This” E-mail

This e-mail links to a fake news site promoting a work-at-home scheme. From: —[email protected] Subject: Check this out Date: May 10, 2012 To: —[email protected]   this is intense you should check…

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

“Y0u can make m0ney w0rking fr0m h0me t0day”

This O- challenged e-mailer wants you to link to http://www.workhome57now.com, a fake news site calling itself East Haven Business Journal, with an article promoting a suspicious work-at-home opportunity. Read more…

Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free

There’s lots of strings attached to offers of free products and services.

Clothing: What Material is Really in Your Closet?

We all know that clothes look better on supermodels than on us.  No news there. But when are clothing ads considered deceptive?  Misleading ads for clothing and textiles come in…

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims.

Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval

Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.

Barnes & Noble’s ‘15% Off Any Item of Your Choice’ Coupon

Any item of YOUR choice or Barnes & Noble’s?

Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast

Brain experts say save your money.

Your Super

TINA.org review finds supplement company’s website riddled with inappropriate disease-treatment claims.

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

Promotional Subscriptions from Gannett Co.

Allegations: Misleadingly promising new customers will pay reduced rates for promotional subscriptions for a specific period of time when the company increases the monthly rates before the promotional period ends

Are Menus Ads?

The ultimate question for one California court.

Noom

Losing weight on a pancake diet? The odds are stacked against you.

Test-O: Don’t Get Your Hopes Up

TINA.org gives this ED pill a failing grade.

Viralis RX – A True Downer

This erectile dysfunction pill disappoints on all counts.

Chippewa Boots

TINA’s Take: Netflix Rewards Goop’s False Advertising with New Series

TINA.org anxiously awaits the Goop-y claims that lay in store.