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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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…

Can You Win the African Lottery?

Can You Win the African Lottery?

Playing foreign lotteries is illegal. Do not reply to an e-mail like this or provide any information to the sender. For more information, check out TINA.org’s article on sweepstakes and…

U.S. Department of Transportation

Consumer Basics

U.S. Department of Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), which began operation in 1967, deals with, you guessed it, transportation.As part of that mission, the ACPD is responsible for, among other things, ensuring…

Fox’s Fake News And 6 Times Corporate Marketing Campaigns Went Wrong

Fox’s Fake News And 6 Times Corporate Marketing Campaigns Went Wrong

Wayne Duggan, Yahoo! Finance

20th Century Fox Used Fake News to Publicize ‘A Cure for Wellness’

20th Century Fox Used Fake News to Publicize ‘A Cure for Wellness’

Liam Stack, The New York Times

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

CATrends: Zelle Money Transfers Misleadingly Marketed as Safe and Secure

CATrends: Zelle Money Transfers Misleadingly Marketed as Safe and Secure

Lawsuits allege app fails to disclose lack of protections against fraud and recourse for the defrauded.

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the airline is “carbon-neutral”

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that it offers low airfare when the airline makes up any discount using other charges

JetBlue Blue, Blue Extra: No Change or Cancellation Fees

JetBlue Blue, Blue Extra: No Change or Cancellation Fees

Not to be confused with a refundable fare.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Regal Cinemas

Regal Cinemas

Allegations: Failing to include its “booking fee” in advertised prices

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.

Angelika Film Centers

Angelika Film Centers

Allegations: Failing to include a $2.19 “service charge” in advertised prices

Inter_Intermersive Art Museum

Inter_Intermersive Art Museum

Allegations: Failing to include a $4.50 Convenience Fee in advertised prices

Peek

Peek

Allegations: Failing to include variable “Taxes & Fees” in advertised prices

Billionaire Casino

Billionaire Casino

Regulator finds TikTok ads misled consumers into thinking they could win real-world prizes.

SeatGeek

SeatGeek

Allegations: Failing to include a 35 percent fee in advertised prices

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Allegations: Failing to include a $1.99 “Convenience Fee” in advertised prices