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…

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

RAV4 Hybrid Vehicles

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that hybrid vehicles travel farther on one tank of gas than gas-only vehicles when such claims are not true

Days Inn by Wyndham Gulfport (Not Pictured)

Be wary of misleading photos on travel sites.

Range of Tesla Electric Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely advertising that electric vehicles can travel longer distances on a single charge than their actual average range

Nobl’s Carry-On

This marketing may come with some baggage.

DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.

JetBlue’s ‘Flight Disruptions’ Refund Policy

Clear policy or moving target?

Nobl’s Discounts

Allegations: Falsely advertising when discounts end

RushMyPassport

Allegations: Falsely advertising that RushMyPassport provides “expedited” passport services and that consumers who use the service get their passports faster than if they go through the U.S. Department of State

The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort?

Hotel homepage paints a pretty picture of the oceanfront accessible to guests but not an accurate one.

Reservations.com

Advertised MPGs of GM Vehicles

TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

Different name, same game.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

Chevrolet Bolt Electric Vehicles

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles

Wyndham Vacation Resorts

Alaska Airlines

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

SharkBite Push-To-Connect Connector Hoses