Degree Solutions Ad Alert Degree Solutions It appears this is not so much an ad for an online bachelor’s degree as it is a portal to other ads.
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FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships Consumer News FTC Sues LA Fitness for Making Consumers Sweat Gym Memberships Complaint alleges gym chain puts up roadblocks to cancellation.
Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site? Consumer News Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site? TINA.org finds more of the same – and then some – from retail giant.
Almay Brands Almay TINA.org investigated Revlon’s Almay Simply American™ marketing campaign and found that the campaign — which included television commercials, social media, online ads, and a national bus tour, all replete with…
Electronic Arts Brands Electronic Arts TINA.org joined coalition urging FTC to investigate video game company’s use of dark patterns and other deceptive marketing tactics.
FabKids Brands FabKids TINA.org found kids clothing brand violated a court order with its negative option offer and deceptive ads.
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Savage X Fenty Brands Savage X Fenty TINA.org investigated the web-based lingerie company Savage X Fenty, which is a joint venture between TechStyle, Inc. (f/k/a Just Fabulous, Inc.) and music icon Robyn Rihanna Fenty (aka Rihanna), and…
Best Buy’s Installation of Home Security Systems Class Action Best Buy’s Installation of Home Security Systems Allegations: Offering services to install home security systems without having proper licenses from the state of California or confirming third-party installation companies had the proper licenses
GoDaddy.com Class Action GoDaddy.com Allegations: Automatically enrolling customers into an annual plan for services at a price that the company chooses resulting in customers being charged without their consent
iTalk Global Communications Class Action iTalk Global Communications Allegations: iTalk’s international communication and television services violate California law