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…

Southwest Airline’s Refunds of Security Fees

Allegations: Falsely representing that the airline will refund security fees to passengers who do not use their tickets

MoviePass: ‘Get a Month Free’

The movie ticket subscription service is back. Unfortunately, so too are the deceptive ads.

Bucket Listers

Allegations: Failing to include a “Ticketing Fee” of up to ten percent of the purchase price in advertised prices

U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.

Fandango FanClub Memberships

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that memberships include “$10 toward a movie ticket each month – any movie, any showtime, any format” without adequately that the credits expired after 30 days

MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.

SeaWorld’s Treatment of Killer Whales

Allegations: Misleadingly hiding the mistreatment of its killer whales and the detrimental impact captivity has on them

How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down

Car dealerships are in the business of selling cars, not giving out freebies.

The War Z Returns to Steam, Minus False Claims

Complaints about missing features prompt changes.

United Airlines: No Change Fees

United leaves some passengers behind.

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

New Balance Made in USA Labels

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

Safeway’s Pricing

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing Practices Laid Bare

Lingerie company agrees to pay more than $1.3 million in refunds to consumers.

Stratford Career Institute

Institution agrees to refund students misled by its high school diploma program.

Five Ways a Dating Site May Deceive

Looking for love online has its own challenges.