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Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss. In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…

Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes

Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes

TINA.org puts the auto industry on notice.

AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges

AT&T to Pay $105 Million to Settle Cramming Charges

Officials urge consumers to carefully check cellphone bills for unauthorized charges.

Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

July 2013 Update: The Fourth Circuit has overturned the District Court’s permanent injunction against the City of Baltimore’s truth in advertising ordinance.

Penny Auctions Will Cost You

Penny Auctions Will Cost You

All is not what it seems for that item sold at a quarter of its retail price in a penny auction.

Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

An American Success Story Between 1990 and 2008, Spectacularly-successful financial services company whose business model was based on selling mortgages to families that couldn’t afford them, then selling those worthless…

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

Ad or Not: CBS Mornings ‘Exclusive’ with Alex Rodriguez

Ad or Not: CBS Mornings ‘Exclusive’ with Alex Rodriguez

News ‘exclusive’ or orchestrated corporate promotion?

Don’t Let a Job Training Offer TRAP You

Don’t Let a Job Training Offer TRAP You

What consumers should know about a provision hidden in some employment contracts.

Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.

Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer

Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer

“I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.

TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream

CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream

A popular summertime treat is the subject of a current trend in class-action litigation.

A Closer Look at White House ‘Made in America’ Celebration

A Closer Look at White House ‘Made in America’ Celebration

A TINA.org investigation reveals potential issues with White House “Made in America” celebration.

DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations

DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations

Class-action lawsuit alleges top distributors feed off the money paid by recruits.

Seven Ad Claim Pet Peeves

Seven Ad Claim Pet Peeves

Pet owners, take note: These products may not be deserving of your doggie dollars.

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

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