Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Ad Alert Amazon Prime, CBS All Access and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ If you’re looking to binge-watch all 12 seasons before the comedy calls it quits this spring, look elsewhere.
Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams Consumer News Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams If you’re going to give, give wisely.
It’s the National Institutes of Health Calling, or Is It? Ad Alert It’s the National Institutes of Health Calling, or Is It? The latest grant scam making the rounds.
Medicare Coverage Helpline Ad Alert Medicare Coverage Helpline This helpline may be trying to sell you something.
FTC Social Media Actions Consumer News FTC Social Media Actions See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.
Apple’s Wi-Fi Assist Application Class Action Apple’s Wi-Fi Assist Application November 2016: A Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal of this matter was filed. (Phillips and Cottrell et al v. Apple, Inc., Case No. 16-17189, 9th Cir.) October 2016: A…
What You Should Know about Plexus Consumer News What You Should Know about Plexus TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.
T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion Ad Alert T-Mobile’s ‘Ditch & Switch’ Promotion Ad industry self-regulatory body recommends changes to un-carrier’s unintelligible promotion.
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?
Calling Card Companies Fined $30M for Misleading Consumers Consumer News Calling Card Companies Fined $30M for Misleading Consumers FCC says advertised minutes had an impossible stipulation.
National Student Loan Relief Hotline Ad Alert National Student Loan Relief Hotline This student debt relief free hotline is really a service that is anything but free.
T-Mobile’s ‘Mobile without Borders’ Upgrade Ad Alert T-Mobile’s ‘Mobile without Borders’ Upgrade Not quite “no extra charge” for some customers.
Xfinity Extreme Premier Triple Play Ad Alert Xfinity Extreme Premier Triple Play Consumer says he was charged for installation despite a mailing that promised it would be free of charge.
‘How We Trade Options’ Ad Alert ‘How We Trade Options’ This “free” book offer isn’t exactly free and one TINA.org reader said it almost cost her plenty.
Key Realty Ad Alert Key Realty ‘Tis the season for home buying. But remember: Listings that appear too good to be true often are.
FTC Issues New Set of Recommendations to Prevent Cramming Consumer News FTC Issues New Set of Recommendations to Prevent Cramming Agency notes one participant in discussions called mobile cramming the “perfect scam.”
The Prize Is (Not) Right Blog The Prize Is (Not) Right Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.
TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs Consumer News TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.
Surface Protection Plus Ad Alert Surface Protection Plus We got this spam email advertising “Surface Protection Plus,” which is a . . . something. The website doesn’t ever explain quite what Surface Protection Plus is, but it appears…
U.S. Cellular Belief Plan Ad Alert U.S. Cellular Belief Plan How long a period does “never” cover? Three years, says U.S. Cellular, making “never” a relatively short time. The wireless service provider promised consumers in 2010 that with its “Belief…