CATrends: QLED TVs Consumer News CATrends: QLED TVs Lawsuits allege quantum technology claims aren’t picture-perfect.
How Clean Can Coal Really Be? Consumer News How Clean Can Coal Really Be? What are clean coal ads leaving out?
What You Should Know about Super Patch Consumer News What You Should Know about Super Patch TINA.org takes a closer look at this MLM offering “braille for your brain.”
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.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
Misleading Drug Marketing Might Just Kill You Consumer News Misleading Drug Marketing Might Just Kill You Amgen, the world’s largest biotechnology company that made billions marketing its anemia drug Aranesp for unapproved uses, agreed to pay $762 million to settle off-use marketing charges.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers Consumer News Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers The old switcheroo?
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.
TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Consumer News TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Tune in on Thursday to hear TINA.org’s take on ways to safeguard consumers and fight fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
TINA’s Take: Nerium’s Move To Disappear and Reinvent Itself as Neora Consumer News TINA’s Take: Nerium’s Move To Disappear and Reinvent Itself as Neora Different name, same inappropriate marketing claims.
TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams Consumer News TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams TINA.org gets the scoop on cryptoasset scams at FTC workshop.
TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers? Consumer News TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers? Ringless robocall provider seeks an exemption from the FCC.