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Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Spoiler: the chicken wings are neither free nor do they last for life.

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Trickery Charges Related to Prime

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Trickery Charges Related to Prime

FTC lawsuit alleged company duped consumers into signing up and then made it hard to cancel.

MoviePass

MoviePass

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding a proposed consent order reached in a case it filed against MoviePass, a subscription-based movie ticketing service, supporting the Commission’s use of…

ABCmouse Early Learning Academy

ABCmouse Early Learning Academy

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

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

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…

Immunotype

Immunotype

Unmasking a supplement maker’s deceptive COVID claims.

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

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.

Beachbody On Demand

Beachbody On Demand

We try to trim the fat on this “risk-free” trial offer.

The ESPN App

The ESPN App

It’s game over for non-cable subscribers.

Penny Stock Checklist

Penny Stock Checklist

“Free” offer is apparently tied to a subscription that isn’t free.

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium

YouTube Music and YouTube Premium

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel

FabFitFun

FabFitFun

TINA.org reader is still waiting for her promised free Kate Spade gift.

Peacock TV

Peacock TV

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Ryze

Ryze

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel

Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements

Balance of Nature’ ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ Supplements

Supplement company stumbles over discount offer.

BlueChew

BlueChew

Chew this over before trying this ED medication.

SoundCloud

SoundCloud

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that the monthly cost of subscriptions may increase

Jolie Filtered Showerhead

Jolie Filtered Showerhead

Get the dirt on this company’s “risk-free” trial.

EcoShield

EcoShield

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions