T-Mobile

Allegations: Falsely representing that consumers need to purchase insurance add-ons with every new device, falsely advertising cellphones as “free,” and failing to include a fee in advertised prices

Duo Broadband

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the company would keep consumers’ personal information safe when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2025

TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers?

Ringless robocall provider seeks an exemption from the FCC.

FTC Zaps Electronics Buyback Scheme

Company owner on the run after feds halt scam.

Jeunesse Health Claims

TracFone Failed Promise to Offer Unlimited Data Costs them $40 Million

Nation’s largest prepaid mobile provider settles charges it throttled customers.

Herbs of Light

Herbs of Light advertised a number of its supplements with drug-like claims. The FDA was none too happy, and in June, it sent a warning letter to the company telling Herbs…

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

And if you don’t know, now you know.

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Immunotype

Unmasking a supplement maker’s deceptive COVID claims.

Blossom Nature

FDA targets supplement sellers on Amazon making unapproved disease-treatment claims.

Enlifta

FDA targets supplement sellers on Amazon making unapproved disease-treatment claims.

Matterport’s 3D Camera Business Opportunity

Capital One Spark Cash Card

When it comes to credit cards offering unlimited cash back, it’s a numbers game.

SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale

Figuring out when this interactive aquarium will open is a quest in itself, as consumers complain of a bait and switch.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion?

Texas court lets retailers off the hook for promoting products on shelves.

American Chinese Medicine Association

Clinic needs to finish taking its medicine after receiving FDA warning regarding cancer treatment claims.