TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Studio Guti’s ‘1,000 Poses for Photography’ (Hardcover Not Included)

Expecting a hardcover book, TINA.org reader receives a link for a digital download instead.

CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

Alexander Soule, CT Insider

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes. 

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

Bespoke Apothecary

Products marketed to treat COVID are pulled in wake of FDA/FTC warning letter.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.

TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule

It’s time funeral homes join the internet age.

Domain Networks

Fake invoice scam targets business owners.

Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

TINA.org files complaint with the FDA and FTC over company’s hair growth claims.

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.

Grand Patio

Online retailer’s advertised return policy raises red flags.

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal?

Only users who are 13 and older can enter Walmart Discovered.

FTC COPPA Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding its proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.

NA-KD Fashion

Not all free shipping claims are cut from the same cloth.

EyeBuyDirect

Allegations: Falsely advertising free or flat, low-cost shipping without adequately disclosing a variable “Shipping Insurance” fee is added to every online order

Hertz’s Car Insurance

How this rental car company uses subterfuge to get you to pay for something you may not need. 

Best Buy’s ‘Laptop Discounts For Students’

You don’t need to be a student to get these discounted prices.

U-Haul Rental Reservation Process