How Clean Can Coal Really Be? Consumer News How Clean Can Coal Really Be? What are clean coal ads leaving out?
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Consumer News Nomi Settles FTC Charges It Misled Consumers on Mobile Tracking Despite promises to the contrary, shoppers could not opt out of the tracking service.
Somebody’s Watching You Consumer News Somebody’s Watching You What you need to know about in-store tracking.
Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened Consumer News Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened FTC strengthens children’s online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.
Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers Consumer News Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers The old switcheroo?
NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims The company’s signature pitch — lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days — lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps Consumer News Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps That app you must have may not be what you think.
What Messages Are Advertisers Receiving about Paid Content? Consumer News What Messages Are Advertisers Receiving about Paid Content? TINA.org reviews self-regulatory action aimed at labels.
Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning Consumer News Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning Agency warns that “miracle cures” may also contain dangerous ingredients.
Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers Consumer News Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers TINA.org files greenwashing complaints against eco-friendly toothpaste brand.
White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back Consumer News White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back Study confirms that racial minorities are underrepresented in accessing fertility services.
Who is Sniffing You? Consumer News Who is Sniffing You? FTC takes first action against browser history sniffing company to protect consumer privacy.
Penny Auctions Will Cost You Consumer News Penny Auctions Will Cost You All is not what it seems for that item sold at a quarter of its retail price in a penny auction.
Mascara: Jeepers Creepers, Where’d Ya Get Those Peepers? Consumer News Mascara: Jeepers Creepers, Where’d Ya Get Those Peepers? If you go by mascara ads that you see in magazines and on TV, modern mascara technology has evolved to the point of growing small hairy caterpillars on top of…
FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case Consumer News FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case The FTC filed its first complaint against a company for “mobile phone cramming.”
Is Your Cellphone Spying on You? Consumer News Is Your Cellphone Spying on You? The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…