FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

Kind Law/Ben Travis Law

Law firms’ Instagram ads touting “compensation” for MLM victims aren’t what they may seem.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

What you see may NOT be what you get.

The Monthly Rate of RCN Internet Services

Allegations: Engaging in a bait-and-switch and billing fraud scheme

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

Extra Space Storage

Allegations: Engaging in a deceptive bait-and-switch marketing scheme

The Financial Trust Company

MDO, LLC

TINA’s Take: Trial Offer Leaves Consumers with Clenched Teeth

Low-cost trial offer for teeth whiteners carried a high price.

Spark Energy Rates

Allegations: Using a bait-and-switch marketing scheme by offering a teaser rate followed by a variable market rate without disclosing that the variable rate is higher than the teaser rate and…

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

Six Ways to Protect Yourself from a Mortgage Scam

Mortgages are enough of a headache without unscrupulous lenders.

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.

50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

Do you want to get rich right now? Well the Internet has some helpful suggestions.

Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

Are You Infected?

Cyber bandits hijacked more than 4 million computers in an Internet ad fraud scheme before the FBI took them down in November 2011. The massive Estonian-run botnet that had infected…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…