Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

Trustmark National Bank

Bonnie Patten

Bonnie, executive director of TINA.org, is an attorney and mother of three. Her commitment to educating the public about deceptive marketing stems from her belief that education is the only…

Walmart’s ‘Raise in Pay’

Walmart stands by its commercial touting questionable wage claims.

IYOVIA/IM Mastery Academy/iMarketsLive

TINA.org investigated International Markets Live, Inc., otherwise known as iMarketsLive, IML, IM Mastery Academy, IMMA, or IYOVIA, a multilevel marketing company that sells, among other things, financial educational products, and…

Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’

Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

Is it Art or Advertising?

In today’s world it is getting tougher all the time to distinguish between marketing materials and art or entertainment.

FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to pyramid cases.

A Prescription for a Congested Commute Falls Short

This doc’s pushing a quack cure.

Thermofight

Allegations: Deceptively marketing Thermofight

CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Proud American Vanlines

Consumers claim moving company corners them into paying prices well above initial estimates.

Tylenol® Rapid Release Gelcaps

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that Tylenol rapid release products work faster than other products when they don’t

MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call

California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.

Comcast Service Plans

Mosquito Authority

Reader sends in Zika-related ad targeting homeowners in South Carolina.

Avas Flowers

It’s the standing basket that leaves you hanging.

There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site

Conflicting information on homepage and terms of service page muddles policy.