Instant Checkmate

Instant Checkmate advertises its “new controversial” website as a way for “anyone with a computer” to view arrest records and perform background checks on friends and family. But can they…

Mito Red Light

Company removes FDA logo in response to TINA.org inquiry.

Talkiatry

Consumer complaints regarding alleged surprise charges are piling up.

Hekma Center

Did this supplement company really create a cure for Herpes?

Should Movie Theaters Be Required to Advertise Actual Start Times?

Under a proposed bill, theaters could be fined for making moviegoers guess.

MaxAI

Web extension may be better at maxing out your credit card than the full capabilities of AI.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 9, 2025 – An investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that Homeaglow is deceptively advertising $19 home cleanings in order to lure consumers into…

RAVPower, HooToo, Sable, TaoTronics, VAVA, and Anjou Electronics

Allegations: Failing to disclose that customers are offered gift cards in exchange for writing reviews of products and publishing them online

Grand Patio

Online retailer’s advertised return policy raises red flags.

Ancestry.com

TINA.org uncovers questionable roots behind this “free” offer.

Ghost Girls

The Halloween ‘haunt’ that isn’t.

AARP Membership

The only thing more “ridiculous” than the touted benefits is the cancellation process.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

The Elder Scrolls Online Plus

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Activision’s Guitar Hero Live

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that players would be able to play the game online when the company terminated the online feature in December 2018

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Tonyhair

Order a wig from this online seller and you may find yourself with a few knots to untangle.

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

Belford High School

Temple University’s Online MBA Ranking