11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Consumer News 11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?
Thumbtack Ad Alert Thumbtack Thumbtack is a website that claims it’s “a new way to hire local services.” The site serves as an online cork board, where consumers can post help-wanted ads for caterers,…
10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Consumer News 10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.
Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013 Consumer News Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013 Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.
Life Force Ad Alert Life Force A TINA.org reader alerted us on Facebook — and hey, you should like us on Facebook too — about Life Force, a Tampa-based company that says it uses “Science to…
Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Consumer News Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.
Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Ad Alert Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Innovative Wealth Builders promised to cut credit card interest rates and save consumers thousands in debt. But … bum bum bum … they weren’t telling the truth. The company was…
CCW Safe Ad Alert CCW Safe This service offers legal protection should you shoot someone, but they don’t give all the details.
Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer News Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer advocates warn of new scams.
Postal Jobs Scam Ad Alert Postal Jobs Scam The FTC has settled with a federal job scam operation and banned them from selling employment products or services. The charges were part of a crackdown on Too frequently, the…
Lifelock Ad Alert Lifelock As heard on Sirius XM: Lifelock tells us that “Don” became the victim of identity theft and ran into trouble at home and at work. But Lifelock doesn’t mention…
Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed Consumer News Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.
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