TINA.org Continues to Support FTC Efforts to Prohibit Junk Fees

TINA.org comment showcases the ongoing need for an FTC rule.

SelectQuote

Can you actually get “guaranteed” life insurance for $1 a day?

FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting Deceptive Income Claims in MLM Industry

Proposed new earnings claim rule comes three years after TINA.org comment to FTC.

Michele Oneil/Legacy Builders

What you need to know about this purported money-making opportunity.

Can You Tell Me How to Pay at Sesame Place?

Theme park fails to adequately disclose that it’s a “cashless” operation.

Afterpay

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its service as a no-fee, no-interest way for consumers to make purchases before they have money to pay for them without disclosing that consumers who provide debit…

Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery

In short, the company may not deliver on the promise.

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

TINA.org Files Complaint Against Cancer Treatment Centers of America And Puts 42 Additional Cancer Centers on Notice

MADISON, CONN. October 23, 2018 – A yearlong investigation by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) into the marketing of the top 50 cancer centers around the country that spent the most…

U.S. Cancer Centers Deceptive Testimonials Database

InventHelp

The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org

Why we’re hesitant to raise a glass to this corporate-charity partnership.

We Buy Ugly Houses

Real estate investing franchise may deduct a pretty penny from the market value of your home.

The Window Source

Vizio Smart TVs

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that Vizio Smart TVs have tracking software

iPhone Trade-in

Fine print discloses numerous conditions tied to new iPhone promotion.

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

What’s Trending in Misleading Ads in 2014?

We’re on it!

FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

Agency seeks contempt order for repeat offender.

Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed

It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.