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TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

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TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

Ultimate Guitar

Class Action

Ultimate Guitar

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

LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection

Ad Alert

LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection

Is your Social Security number as vulnerable as this company claims?

VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report

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VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report

TINA.org discovers some roadblocks to unlocking this purportedly free offer.

NYC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Proposal Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

NYC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Proposal Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment in support of NYC’s proposal to adopt a “click-to-cancel” rule for autorenewing subscription practices.

Dave ExtraCash Advance

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Dave ExtraCash Advance

What you should know about this fast cash offer.

A Sirius Matter

Consumer News

A Sirius Matter

Internet radio giant settles claims it billed consumers without their consent.

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Consumer News

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’

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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

Consumer News

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.

Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)

Brands

Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)

TINA.org found Agora companies violating an FTC order with deceptive disease-treatment and financial claims, and dark patterns.

MoviePass

Brands

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

Class Action

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

Press Release

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…

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