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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency that is responsible for protecting public health through regulation and supervision of several different types of products, including food…

Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam

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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…

Zelle Money Transfers with Wells Fargo

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Zelle Money Transfers with Wells Fargo

Allegations: Marketing Zelle as safe without disclosing the risk of losing money in scams and that the bank does not reimburse consumers for lost funds

What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

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What You Should Know about Used Cars and Open Recalls

It may surprise you.

Amazon $700 Weekly Vehicle Advertisement Program

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Amazon $700 Weekly Vehicle Advertisement Program

Can you earn a salary just by placing a small sticker on your car?

Trimjoy’s ‘Dr. Julia Becker’

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Trimjoy’s ‘Dr. Julia Becker’

There are several red flags regarding this purported doctor.

Shana Mueller

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Shana Mueller

Shana handles strategic communications and advocacy efforts at TINA.org. She is passionate about consumer advocacy having personally observed how immigrant families are often the targets of many scams and schemes.…

Keto GT

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Keto GT

Keto diet pill scam hits home.

Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam

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Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Car wrap scam has plenty of gas left in the tank.

Disregard this Yellow Postcard, It’s a Mortgage Scam

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Disregard this Yellow Postcard, It’s a Mortgage Scam

Mortgage scam that targets new homeowners shows no signs of abating.

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing

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TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing

Tune in on Tuesday to hear TINA.org’s take on fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the FTC’s 13(b) authority.

Monster Energy Car Wraps

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Monster Energy Car Wraps

Fake check scam targets TINA.org reader. She’s not the only one.

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

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Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.

The Perfect Part

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The Perfect Part

Opportunistic eBay seller falsely claims alleged surgical face masks are FDA approved.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims