FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.

Ebola in U.S.: Where There’s Fear, There’s Fraud

Three companies warned by federal regulators about advertising claims that products can treat deadly virus.

eHarmony Told to Drop No. 1 Claims following Match.com Complaint

National Advertising Division recommends dating site discontinue No. 1 claims.

Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web

Push to remove unsubstantiated claims lagging.

Six Examples of How Overstock.com Ripped Off Consumers

Internal memos reveal company knew savings were inflated.

Avoid Cyber Monday Scams

How to safely take advantage of online deals.

Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track”

Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?

Do MLMs Protect Their Online Sellers From Fraud?

Stephie Grob Plante, Racked

Utah quietly slashes fines from $1.1M to $31K for online e-cigarette marketers

Dan Harrie, The Salt Lake Tribune

Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews

Allegations: Deceptively and artificially inflating consumer reviews on its website by failing to post reviews with three or fewer stars

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.

The Music Man, Part 2: What Scientology has to do with a pricey online piano academy

Emily Jankowski and Grace Tatter, WBUR | NPR

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

Sinemia Subscriptions

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising subscriptions for movie tickets

MoviePass Subscriptions

Allegations: Operating a deceptive bait-and-switch scheme

Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

Bankruptcy case targets payments made to Fyre Festival influencers.

First Choice Communications Directv Television Services

Fyre Festival Dumpster Fire

Trouble in social media influencer paradise.

Prices of Wilson’s Leathers Products

CO2ZERO Program at Royal Dutch Airlines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who purchase carbon credits when buying airline tickets offset and reduce the environmental impact of flying when, in reality, purchasing credits does not negate the…