The Belvedere Apartments

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that the $9 Pest Fee for pest-control services and $34 Community Fee for maintenance of common spaces do not provide any rights or services that…

Up in Smoke: Legacy Cremation’s Deception and the Families Left Behind

A legacy of adding to consumers’ grief.

Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)

TINA.org found Agora companies violating an FTC order with deceptive disease-treatment and financial claims, and dark patterns.

Pottery Barn Kids

TINA.org investigated Potter Barn Kids’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Pottery Barn Kids — were marketing products as made in the USA when…

Revlon

TINA.org investigated Revlon’s Almay Simply American™ marketing campaign. To read more about that investigation and TINA.org’s findings, click here. TINA.org also investigated several social media influencers the FTC had notified…

Williams-Sonoma Home

TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma Home’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Williams-Sonoma Home — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were…

FTC Negative Option Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC on ways to better protect consumers from deceptive negative option offers.

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.

TINA.org Fast-Tracks Team National’s Checkered Income Claims to FTC

The truth is — and the MLM admits — the vast majority of distributors make no income at all.

Code 42 Software’s Automatic Renewal and Continuous Service Offers

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

TruthFinder

If you’re looking for a partner’s marriage and divorce records, you’re going to have to look somewhere else.

FTC’s ROSCA Actions

A review of the FTC’s ROSCA actions.

Frigidaire

FTC drives its Made in USA standard home in closing letter to appliance maker.

Plug-In Profit Site

A few reasons why you’re unlikely to become the next “internet millionaire.”

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.

2026 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.