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Are You Infected?

Are You Infected?

Cyber bandits hijacked more than 4 million computers in an Internet ad fraud scheme before the FBI took them down in November 2011. The massive Estonian-run botnet that had infected…

What You Should Know about Vemma

What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

Check Out that For-Profit College Before Enrolling

Check Out that For-Profit College Before Enrolling

Before enrolling in a for-profit college, check out this government investigation of 15 colleges that revealed questionable practices that potential students should be mindful of when considering where to enroll. …

Seeking the Truth in Food Labels

Seeking the Truth in Food Labels

When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …

Facebook: the Place for Hard-Core Porn & Violence?

Facebook: the Place for Hard-Core Porn & Violence?

If you’re seeing porn or other disturbing imagery on your friend’s Facebook page, you may not want to unfriend him just yet. But you will want to avoid clicking on…

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online

Protecting Junior’s Privacy Online

New COPPA rules go into effect July 1.

An Ad by Any Other Name is Still an Ad

An Ad by Any Other Name is Still an Ad

These terms all mean the same thing.

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

Roblox Consumer Complaints: By the Numbers (Infographic)

A TINA.org analysis of Roblox consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

CATrends: Zelle Money Transfers Misleadingly Marketed as Safe and Secure

CATrends: Zelle Money Transfers Misleadingly Marketed as Safe and Secure

Lawsuits allege app fails to disclose lack of protections against fraud and recourse for the defrauded.

How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

Consumer tips worth remembering.

CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims

CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims

Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.

CATrends: Where’s the Beef?

CATrends: Where’s the Beef?

Lawsuits challenge the amount of meat and toppings depicted in fast-food marketing images.

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements

What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements

TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.

CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information

CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information

Is your selfie safe?

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

Lawsuits allege online ticket sellers violate New York state law.

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.

CATrends: Deceptive Pricing Tactics

CATrends: Deceptive Pricing Tactics

What consumers need to watch out for this holiday shopping season.

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.