Tech Support Scam Ad Alert Tech Support Scam A reader describes her experience with a recent suspicious call. We just got a call on our home number from a man with an Indian or similar accent claiming to…
Look Alike Yellow Pages Ad Alert Look Alike Yellow Pages United Directories wants you to pay $300 to be listed in its version of the yellow pages. But this is not the traditional yellow pages that you’re used to getting…
Can You Win the African Lottery? Ad Alert Can You Win the African Lottery? Playing foreign lotteries is illegal. Do not reply to an e-mail like this or provide any information to the sender. For more information, check out TINA.org’s article on sweepstakes and…
E-mail Alert: Does Ghana Have $8 million to Give You? Ad Alert E-mail Alert: Does Ghana Have $8 million to Give You? Sorry, the Vice President of Ghana doesn’t really want to give you $8 million out of the blue. The tip-offs? Poor grammar, request for nonsensical “RED SEALED stamp fee” of…
Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim Ad Alert Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim Claim had appeared on an about page on jewelry MLM’s website.
Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.
Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Ad Alert Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Some colorful ingredients undermine specialty retailer’s “all-natural” claim.
‘Dishwasher Safe’ Nonstick Pans from Granitestone Diamond Ad Alert ‘Dishwasher Safe’ Nonstick Pans from Granitestone Diamond Think twice before sticking nonstick cooking pans in the dishwasher.
Federal Award Management Registration Ad Alert Federal Award Management Registration TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.
US Federal Contractor Registration Ad Alert US Federal Contractor Registration TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.
LegXercise Pro Ad Alert LegXercise Pro Device maker does not have the clinical proof to back up its clinically proven claims.
Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’ Ad Alert Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’ TINA.org takes a closer look at company’s claims of ‘guaranteed income.’
Southwest Airlines’ Wanna Get Away Fares Ad Alert Southwest Airlines’ Wanna Get Away Fares Depending on the airport, advertised fares may be out of reach.
Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony Ad Alert Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony We’ve got some sad news: This supplement company’s health claims violate the law.
Burger King Spicy Chicken Fries Ad Alert Burger King Spicy Chicken Fries The latest chapter in our Fast-Food Chicken Diaries.
Vunella Naturals’ Mother’s Day Sale Ad Alert Vunella Naturals’ Mother’s Day Sale This isn’t the mother of a deal it might appear to be.