TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke?

Obama-era tobacco “Deeming Rule” takes on heat as new administration reviews requirements.

5 Second Fix

Ad claims for miniature welding tool don’t stick, alleges class-action complaint.

Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores

TINA.org investigation finds ratings don’t match vintage of bottles sold on store shelf.

Lipozene Marketing

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

TINA.org Publishes Results of Nationwide Open Records Review MADISON, CONN. November 18, 2015 — Consumers rely on online reviews and ratings sites when making purchasing decisions but these tools are…

Dermagist

Does this “practically” risk free guarantee have a catch?

Geniux

A supplement that can actually make you smarter? Think again.

Cardcash.com: Fast Cash Slow Tracked?

Why it may be better to regift next holiday season than to sell your unwanted gift cards to cardcash.com.

Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App

Valuable information hangs in the balance with the Game of Secrets app.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Dad Poor Dad is a book and a coaching service that promises to help you: Build a personalized financial and CASHFLOW plan Discover your Mission, Passion and Purpose Create…

Zombie Run Proved Frightful

Reader says Groupon ad for run was deceptive.

Wine for sale may not match ratings, group warns

Howard French, Journal Inquirer

LeafGuard: ‘Stay Off the Ladder’

Don’t bury that ladder in the garage just yet.

RAVPower, HooToo, Sable, TaoTronics, VAVA, and Anjou Electronics

Allegations: Failing to disclose that customers are offered gift cards in exchange for writing reviews of products and publishing them online

Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash

How can a “fragrance free” product contain fragrance?

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

Grand Patio

Online retailer’s advertised return policy raises red flags.

Cariuma

Sneaker company modifies sponsored social media post following TINA.org inquiry.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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

Inscents Waterfall

A cascade of deceptive marketing issues.