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Graze

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Graze

Don’t get your hand stuck in this cookie jar trap.

Sales on Frames at Michaels Stores

Class Action

Sales on Frames at Michaels Stores

In March 2015, a state judge granted final approval of a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Michaels Stores. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2012, alleged…

Tour De Tavern Groupon

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Tour De Tavern Groupon

Advertised savings on coupon site may not be as big as you think.

Oasis Legal Finance

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Oasis Legal Finance

Exorbitant interest rates lurk behind these convenient loans.

Grand Getaway Travel Membership Benefits

Class Action

Grand Getaway Travel Membership Benefits

December 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. September 2015: A false advertising class-action…

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

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DirecTV’s 4K Resolution

With only a small number of movies available in 4K, NAD recommends changes to advertising.

Excedrin Migraine

Class Action

Excedrin Migraine

In January 2014, a class-action lawsuit filed against Novartis Consumer Health over its marketing and pricing of Excedrin Migraine was removed to federal court. The complaint, which was originally filed…

Vacations To Go

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Vacations To Go

A price comparison that might as well be lost at sea.

Hobby Lobby Coupons

Class Action

Hobby Lobby Coupons

In May 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Hobby Lobby stores for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts by representing on its coupons that consumers can get 40% off of “one…

Pack It Up: What to Know When You Move

Consumer News

Pack It Up: What to Know When You Move

Do your homework before renting a vehicle or entrusting your possessions to a moving company.

Outlet Prices at G.H. Bass & Co. Stores

Class Action

Outlet Prices at G.H. Bass & Co. Stores

In June 2016, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against AM Retail Group for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounted prices at G.H. Bass & Co. outlet and online “Factory Outlet”…

Frontier’s TV + Internet Bundle

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Frontier’s TV + Internet Bundle

A TINA.org reader sent us a copy of Frontier’s advertised prices for its TV bundles: But the reader says when he called to sign up for the TV and Internet…

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

Consumer News

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

It’s not just crypto ads consumers have to watch out for.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

Guns of Glory: Lost Island

Class Action

Guns of Glory: Lost Island

Allegations: Falsely advertising that prices are discounted and the availability of certain packs is limited

The Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s

Class Action

The Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s

September 2016: This action was consolidated with three other similar lawsuits to be heard together (and then administratively closed as another named plaintiff was named the lead plaintiff). For more…

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