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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

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MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

Consumer says there was “zero indication” that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

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FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

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TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Life Alert

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Life Alert

Does Life Alert really save a life every 11 minutes?

What You Should Know about New U Life

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What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

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California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

Apollo Mental Clarity

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Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers

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App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers

Users will finally get their promised cash rewards under FTC settlement.

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

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All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

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FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.

Dossier+ Memberships

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Dossier+ Memberships

Perfume maker’s subscription disclosures don’t pass the smell test.

JustAnswer

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JustAnswer

Cost to ask a question and actually have it answered remains elusive for consumers.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

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TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising.

Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit

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Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit

Nation’s largest provider of satellite TV faces mounting scrutiny over its advertising.

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

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Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

Life Alert

What You Should Know about New U Life

California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Apollo Mental Clarity

App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers

All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act

FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials

Dossier+ Memberships

JustAnswer

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit

Companies Getting Coal in 2021