CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets Consumer News CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets A-listers face lawsuits over promotions of risky and unregulated investments.
Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam Consumer News Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam Dreaming of a job where you can work and be home with the kids? Yearning to stay in your pajamas while you log in some hours? Then ads for work-at-home…
Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal? Consumer News Why is Walmart’s 13+ Roblox Game Displaying a COPPA Seal? Only users who are 13 and older can enter Walmart Discovered.
FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews Consumer News FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.
What You Need to Know about Lear Capital Consumer News What You Need to Know about Lear Capital Investing with Lear may test your mettle when it comes to precious coins.
WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM Consumer News WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM What TINA.org thinks you should wake up to regarding this questionable company.
Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Consumer News Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.
CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information Consumer News CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information Is your selfie safe?
Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer Consumer News Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer “I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.
Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Consumer News Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.
Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web Consumer News Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web Push to remove unsubstantiated claims lagging.
Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Consumer News Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order Top affiliates touting that products can treat everything from psoriasis to ADD.
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? Consumer News Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.
E-Cigarette Criteria Consumer News E-Cigarette Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
Somebody’s Watching You Consumer News Somebody’s Watching You What you need to know about in-store tracking.
TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA Consumer News TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA Different name, same game.
Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products Consumer News Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?
U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads Consumer News 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.