2026 Deceptive Ad Trends

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

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.

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.

New Balance Made in USA Labels

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

Safeway’s Pricing

Stratford Career Institute

Institution agrees to refund students misled by its high school diploma program.

Bio X4

Unpalatable online ad raises questions about weight-loss supplement.

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.

Avas Flowers

It’s the standing basket that leaves you hanging.

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

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…

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.

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.

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.

Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews

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