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.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2013

What we did this year on TINA.org.

Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it would protect consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024

T-Mobile’s ONE Military Plan

There’s more to these advertised savings for military members and veterans than meets the eye.

2017 Princess House Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Coach Outlet: Pricing Feb. 17, 2017 to Aug. 28, 2017

U.S. Cancer Centers Deceptive Testimonials Database

Home Again Microchips and Database

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing microchips to pet owners as if they need to purchase memberships to maintain their contact information in the database when, after the initial registration, pet owners don’t…

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

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.

FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.

Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.

T-Mobile’s Cellphone Plan Prices

These prices aren’t for everybody, according to the fine print.

Spectrum Mobile

Inquiry finds price comparison uses wireless carrier’s lowest tier plan but not one of its competitors.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.

2017 Forever Living Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

2017 Cutco/Vector Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

2017 LifeVantage Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

2017 Health-Mor Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

H2O at Home Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.