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Allegations: Misleadingly representing that a $28 “Broadcast TV Surcharge” is a “pass-through fee reflecting charges from local broadcast or affiliate TV stations” when the fee is actually controlled by Spectrum…

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Have you ever been the victim of a false ad or a deceptive marketing scheme? Perhaps there was a time when a very compelling ad convinced you to buy a…

Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

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Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

Leading credit reporting agencies misled consumers about credit score products.

May the Force of Google Be With You?

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May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

Winning this $1000 Gift Card will Cost You Time, Money

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Winning this $1000 Gift Card will Cost You Time, Money

This Walmart gift card offer has serious strings attached. Before you “claim now” know what it will take to actually get it.

The Elder Scrolls Online Plus

Class Action

The Elder Scrolls Online Plus

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California

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Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California

Lingerie company agrees to pay $1.2 million to settle lawsuit

Streamlabs

Class Action

Streamlabs

Allegations: Failing to disclose that consumers who make donations and add a GIF or effect to their donations are enrolled in subscriptions to Streamlabs Pro and that these subscriptions automatically…

TruHeight

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TruHeight

Company marketing “height growth vitamins” makes some tall claims.

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

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.

A Sirius Matter

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A Sirius Matter

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

Instaflex Advanced

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Instaflex Advanced

Can this joint supplement back up its stiff promises?

Owner of FabKids, JustFab and ShoeDazzle Settles Deception Charges

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Owner of FabKids, JustFab and ShoeDazzle Settles Deception Charges

Refunds for consumers duped into signing up for “VIP” memberships.

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

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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.

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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…

Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free

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Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free

There’s lots of strings attached to offers of free products and services.

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

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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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Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

May the Force of Google Be With You?

Winning this $1000 Gift Card will Cost You Time, Money

The Elder Scrolls Online Plus

Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California

Streamlabs

TruHeight

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

Ultimate Guitar

VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report

A Sirius Matter

Instaflex Advanced

Owner of FabKids, JustFab and ShoeDazzle Settles Deception Charges

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

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

MoviePass

Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free

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