CATrends: Improper Overdraft Fees Consumer News CATrends: Improper Overdraft Fees More than 150 class-action lawsuits have been filed against regional and national banks.
TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon Consumer News TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon Company to pay $600,000 for allegedly manipulating product pages.
Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain Consumer News Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain New supplement line targets women with deceptive and illegal health claims.
CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate Consumer News CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate Consumer Reports study sparks class-action lawsuits.
Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Consumer News Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.
CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets Consumer News CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets A-listers face lawsuits over promotions of risky and unregulated investments.
DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.
Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.
Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 Consumer News Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 And the regulatory efforts that seek to curb them.
Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.
Make Government and Business Imposters Pay Consumer News Make Government and Business Imposters Pay TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022 Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.
‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Consumer News ‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.
Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Consumer News Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Energy drink companies are targeting minors and those with cognitive needs.
Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims Consumer News Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims Illegal claims that company’s products prevent hair loss also need to go.
Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California Consumer News Deceptive Marketing by Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Put to Bed in California Lingerie company agrees to pay $1.2 million to settle lawsuit
Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean Consumer News Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean The deadline to submit a comment on the agency’s new proposed definition is Feb. 16.
What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL Consumer News What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL This crypto scam has cost hundreds of people thousands of dollars.
CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumer News CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.