Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud Consumer News Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…
Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? Consumer Basics Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.
USA Filing Government Imposter Scam Ad Alert USA Filing Government Imposter Scam Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.
Federal Award Management Registration Ad Alert Federal Award Management Registration TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.
FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic Blog FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.
Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Ad Alert Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.
YouTube TV: ‘$600 Less Than Cable’ Ad Alert YouTube TV: ‘$600 Less Than Cable’ Google appeals decision recommending it drop comparative pricing claim.
Wag Hotels Class Action Wag Hotels Allegations: Falsely marketing its facilities and services as luxury, safe, clean, and fun for pets
What You Should Know about Nélo Life Consumer News What You Should Know about Nélo Life What we learned upon taking a closer look at this new MLM.
SimpliSafe’s Active Guard Home Security System Ad Alert SimpliSafe’s Active Guard Home Security System There’s no live agent like AI.
LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection Ad Alert LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection Is your Social Security number as vulnerable as this company claims?
A List of Freebies Consumer News A List of Freebies Before paying a company for something, know all your options.
Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Consumer News Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings Consumer News Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Ad Alert 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Despite claims to offer “upfront pricing,” company does not provide consumers with removal estimates in its ads or on its website.