Solution Tech Support Ad Alert Solution Tech Support A staff member at TINA.org recently received a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist. The conversation went something like this: THEM (staticky connection, blocked phone number,…
FreePrints from PhotoAffections Ad Alert FreePrints from PhotoAffections “So you take lots of pictures with your smartphone, right? The problem is there’s never been an easy or affordable way to get all those photos printed,” says a…
The Real Cost of Getting a New Mets Cap Blog The Real Cost of Getting a New Mets Cap What happens when a giveaway cap costs more than just a ticket?
Rich At Last? Ad Alert Rich At Last? Website promises get-rich-quick scheme, but ERSP and FTC have their doubts.
AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims Consumer News AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.
FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Consumer News FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.
Seriously Siri? Blog Seriously Siri? When I watched Samuel L. Jackson talk to Siri in his flirtatious way in the iPhone television commercial and how efficient she (it?) was in helping him arrange a romantic…
Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That! Consumer News Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That! PrivacyStar is an app created for Android and Blackberry smart phones that provides privacy features such as call-blocking, caller lookup/ID services and the like.
Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Consumer News Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…
Valerie Wants to Interview You Ad Alert Valerie Wants to Interview You This voicemail from phone number (203) 623-2292 is from someone calling herself Valerie at TSS, who claims to be interested in interviewing the recipient for a job opening. However, the…
Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? Ad Alert Mr. Dennis Lawrence, Financial Consultant? This e-mail requests Data that can be used to identify you, like your name, address, birth date, or Social Security number as part of a bizarre pitch to get the…
Archived Testimonials Evidence Archived Testimonials Testimonials that appeared on SpeechNutrients’ website in 2009 and 2010 (Obtained from Internet Archive Wayback Machine) What our parents are saying… “As far as specific changes, wow! I have a…
APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING Consumer News APR? HECM? KNOW YOUR FINANCING Perhaps no segment of our economy is more confusing to the normal, everyday consumer than financial services. Whether it’s the lingo, such as Annual percentage rate; the amount of interest…
Credit Repair Consumer News Credit Repair How much do you know about A financial services product that clearly was created by a magician, since it’s a complete illusion – a product that isn’t really there. Ads…
If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again Consumer News If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Ting Mobile Ad Alert Ting Mobile With the click of a button, a 90-day warranty shrinks to a 30-day warranty.
AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam Ad Alert AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam If you see one of these scams in the rear-view mirror, floor it.
FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry Blog FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.
What You Should Know about Medicare Scams Consumer News What You Should Know about Medicare Scams Medicare “open enrollment,” which starts Oct. 15, is also open season for scammers.