‘Breaking Medicare’ with a Back Brace? Ad Alert ‘Breaking Medicare’ with a Back Brace? Reader alerts others to companies that potentially “break” Medicare by overcharging for medical products.
Frontier’s TV + Internet Bundle Ad Alert 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…
Check Gallery Ad Alert Check Gallery A TINA.org reader recently submitted this tip about Check Gallery, a website that sells customized bank checks. She received an e-mail advertising a two-for-one deal on personal checks, which seemed…
The McShane Letter Ad Alert The McShane Letter We received something called the McShane Letter via snail mail. Something about it seems off: There’s a lot going on here. Even in the first sentence: Donald B. McShane is…
EveryPlate: ‘$1.49 per meal’ Ad Alert EveryPlate: ‘$1.49 per meal’ These claims make our stomach growl.
Dossier+ Memberships Ad Alert Dossier+ Memberships Perfume maker’s subscription disclosures don’t pass the smell test.
Optics Outfitter Ad Alert Optics Outfitter Why this eyewear company’s advertised “starting” prices may not be 20/20.
Hertz’s Car Insurance Ad Alert Hertz’s Car Insurance How this rental car company uses subterfuge to get you to pay for something you may not need.
Domino’s $6.99 Pizzas Ad Alert Domino’s $6.99 Pizzas Why advertise a price that no consumer will pay?
Buffalo Wild Wings’ Pick 6 Meal for Two Ad Alert Buffalo Wild Wings’ Pick 6 Meal for Two Advertised $19.99 price deserves an official review.
Nectar Mattresses Ad Alert Nectar Mattresses Avoidance tactic fails mattress company as marketing claims are referred to federal regulators.
South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride Ad Alert South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride And he never even stepped foot in the cockpit.
Black Friday Fails: Victoria’s Secret, Lowe’s, Walmart (x2) Ad Alert Black Friday Fails: Victoria’s Secret, Lowe’s, Walmart (x2) Not everyone got the deal they were hoping for.
Amazon’s ‘Subscribe & Save’ Service Ad Alert Amazon’s ‘Subscribe & Save’ Service Watch out for those pre-checked boxes, people.
Rosland Capital Ad Alert Rosland Capital Precious metals seller paints a grim financial picture. But investing in gold or silver may not brighten the day.
Treehuggers Bracelets Ad Alert Treehuggers Bracelets Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with another company selling bracelets to benefit Australia.
Primerica Ad Alert Primerica TINA.org breaks down deceptive income claims touted by top earner at recent convention.