FTC Impersonation Scams Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its proposed rulemaking to address impersonation scams.

DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint

Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.

Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears

Stardust marketing claims out of this world

Bumble’s Spotlights and SuperSwipes Features

Allegations: Falsely advertising that users who purchase its Spotlights feature will receive “up to 10x more matches” and those who purchase its SuperSwipes feature will receive “up to 10x more…

Watch Out For Hidden Ads On Social Media

Benjamin Briscoe, WFMY News 2

Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy

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

Married but Lonely

We got this email advertisement offering us the chance to “Sleep with Married Women,” and “meet a cheating wife.” An ad is an ad, and we’re not here to judge…

AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges

Officials urge consumers to carefully check cellphone bills for unauthorized charges.

FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers

FTC and all 50 states join together for first time to end one of the largest charity frauds in history.

Support the Troops: Is This an Ad?

Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

The Interactive Advertising Bureau

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) is an organization of online advertising businesses.  Since its inception in 1996, the IAB has developed guidelines, standards, and best practices for the online advertising…

Econsumer.gov

Econsumer.gov, which was established in 2001, is a website where consumers can file complaints about online and related transactions with foreign companies.

Getting the Real Goods on Cyber Monday

Think you’ve found a great deal on a name brand item to give as a gift for the holidays? Be wary. Bargain hunters may find themselves searching for discounts on…

Electronic Arts Inc.

Who is Sniffing You?

FTC takes first action against browser history sniffing company to protect consumer privacy.

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids

Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.

What Messages Are Advertisers Receiving about Paid Content?

TINA.org reviews self-regulatory action aimed at labels.

Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception

Imagine earning a college or graduate degree without having to do any work. Sound too good to be true? That’s because it is. Though you may have seen or heard…