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Bob’s Discount Furniture

TINA.org investigated Bob’s Discount Furniture’s offer of “interest free” financing and found that the store deceptively advertised its financing by failing to make clear that interest on unpaid balances would…

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

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State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

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TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

TINA.org follow-up investigation finds consumers are still not getting the full story on store’s financing program.

Goof Proof Protection From Bob’s Discount Furniture

Class Action

Goof Proof Protection From Bob’s Discount Furniture

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that warranties provide coverage for accidental damages when Bob’s Discount Furniture denies claims submitted for such reasons

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

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Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Calls on State Officials to Take Action MADISON, CONN., December 2, 2014 — Consumers are being set up to fail with Bob’s Discount Furniture’s interest-free financing offers,…

Bob’s Discount Furniture accused of deceptive ‘interest-free’ financing

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Bob’s Discount Furniture accused of deceptive ‘interest-free’ financing

Luther Turmelle, New Haven Register

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

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Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

Reader finds out not reading fine print comes at heavy cost.

Goof Proof Warranty from Bob’s Discount Furniture

Class Action

Goof Proof Warranty from Bob’s Discount Furniture

Allegations: Misrepresenting the terms of Goof Proof warranty coverage

Goof Proof Service Contracts

Class Action

Goof Proof Service Contracts

Allegations: Misrepresenting that Goof Proof protects furniture against damage caused by accidents for 5 years when Bob’s Discount Furniture denies claims submitted for such reasons

State probing Bob’s Furniture offers

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State probing Bob’s Furniture offers

Lee Howard, The Day

Goof Proof Protection Plan

Class Action

Goof Proof Protection Plan

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Goof Proof as “the best way to protect your investment from a wide variety of accidents for 5 years” when the furniture store denies claims for many…

Bob’s Finds Some Unwanted Interest

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Bob’s Finds Some Unwanted Interest

Mitchell Young, Business New Haven

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014