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May the Force of Google Be With You?

May the Force of Google Be With You?

The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA

Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

It Won’t Look Like This When You Land

It Won’t Look Like This When You Land

Spoiler: There’s no oceanside in Hartford, Connecticut.

Help Support TINA.org’s Mission

Help Support TINA.org’s Mission

We strive to keep ads honest for consumers and businesses alike.

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Though it makes for a fun guessing game.

When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive

When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive

When it comes to testimonials, the truth will not always set marketers free.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

The Seven Best Things About Super Bowl Ads

The Seven Best Things About Super Bowl Ads

Why we love to watch Super Bowl commercials.

Should Best Lip-Sync Be a New Grammy Category?

Should Best Lip-Sync Be a New Grammy Category?

There are understandable reasons for lip-syncing—sound quality, predictability, choreography—but in the end, lip-syncing is a kind of lie.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.

Take a Pass on Product Placement in “Hall Pass”

Take a Pass on Product Placement in “Hall Pass”

Why is a car the star of this movie?

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.

FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.