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TINA.org Publishes Results of Nationwide Open Records Review MADISON, CONN. November 18, 2015 — Consumers rely on online reviews and ratings sites when making purchasing decisions but these tools are…

Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

Feds asking banks to close down access to consumers’ accounts.

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Don’t let these hired guns fool you.

Cili Health Store

FDA warns online health store of unapproved drug treatment claims.

Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer

“I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.

FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping

Online purchase of a child-sized firefighter costume leaves one woman feeling hosed.

Fake It Until You Make It

Learn how to spot fake reviews.

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

Utah couple gets help in fight against non-disparagement clause.

Degree Solutions

It appears this is not so much an ad for an online bachelor’s degree as it is a portal to other ads.

Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’

Former distributor says a class-action settlement isn’t going to help a majority of recruits who lost money.

New Balance Made in USA Labels

The League

Allegations: Misrepresenting how long it takes for profiles to be verified, failing to disclose that memberships automatically renew, and making it difficult to cancel

Attic Breeze Solar-Powered Attic Fans

FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case

Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.

Match.com Subscribers

TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’

TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.

Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

Bumble Boost Subscriptions