FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Consumer News FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.
Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud Consumer News Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud Identify theft again leads the way with the most filed complaints in 2012.
Great Britain Slims Diet Claims Consumer News Great Britain Slims Diet Claims Here’s the skinny on what diet ads can no longer say in the UK.
Terms of Use Articles Terms of Use These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org)’s website (the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you are agreeing…
Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News 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…
Maintenance Plans Consumer News Maintenance Plans Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…
Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products Class Action Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products Allegations: Failing to timely disclose that warranties are conditioned upon using authorized repair services and replacement parts
Major Energy’s Rates Class Action Major Energy’s Rates Allegations: Falsely representing that prices are competitive and reflect market conditions
Optavia Premier Class Action Optavia Premier Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions for weight-loss products and services
Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Blog Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.
Zelle Class Action Zelle Allegations: Deceptively marketing the service as fast, safe and secure way to send money without disclosing that there is a widespread fraud problem on the platform and victims of fraud…
Zelle at JPMorgan Chase Bank Class Action Zelle at JPMorgan Chase Bank Allegations: Marketing Zelle as safe and secure without disclosing that there’s a risk consumers will lose money in fraudulent transactions and the bank will not reimburse them for lost funds
Frontier’s Advertised Rates Class Action Frontier’s Advertised Rates Allegations: Charging subscribers more than the advertised rates
SolarEdge Technologies Class Action SolarEdge Technologies Allegations: Falsely advertising monitoring services as free when customers pay for the labor to replace and update certain parts
Make Government and Business Imposters Pay Consumer News Make Government and Business Imposters Pay TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.
Toyota and Lexus Vehicles with 3G Modems Class Action Toyota and Lexus Vehicles with 3G Modems Allegations: Failing to disclose that certain features available in Lexus Enform, Toyota Safety Connect, and Entune App – including roadside emergency safety features – would become inoperable when 3G services…
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022 Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.
Spectrum Internet Total Class Action Spectrum Internet Total Allegations: Falsely advertising that services provide internet
CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions Consumer News CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions Lawsuits allege companies fail to make adequate disclosures.