9 Signs It May Be a Tax Return Scam Consumer News 9 Signs It May Be a Tax Return Scam Don’t file with fraudsters this tax season.
Facebook’s Tracking Cookies Consumer News Facebook’s Tracking Cookies Facebook’s list of privacy abuses in 2011 seemed to grow by the minute. Tech savvy users of the 800 million-strong network reported that A browser or web cookie collects and…
5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019 Consumer News 5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019 From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends.
Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope Consumer News Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.
LuLaRoe Called Pyramid But Sued For Return Policy Consumer News LuLaRoe Called Pyramid But Sued For Return Policy Latest class action slams LLR’s “bait-and-switch” return policy.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions Consumer News Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.
What You Should Know about Plexus Consumer News What You Should Know about Plexus TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.
MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call Consumer News MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.
Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes Consumer News Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.
E-Cigarette Criteria Consumer News E-Cigarette Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma Consumer News TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.
New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Consumer News New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’ Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.
Consumer Alert: Celebrity-Promoted NFTs Consumer News Consumer Alert: Celebrity-Promoted NFTs Exercise caution when considering celebrity-promoted NFTs.
Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids Consumer News Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?
‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Consumer News ‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.
Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Consumer News Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Consumer News What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.
Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Consumer News Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015 Deciphering ads in the new year.
Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post Consumer News Online Reviews in Spotlight after Consumer Gets Billed for Negative Post Consumer review website caught up in media storm as well.
FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case Consumer News FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case The FTC filed its first complaint against a company for “mobile phone cramming.”