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Coronavirus Check Scams
Published on March 19th, 2020 by TINA
With reports of big checks heading consumers' way, scammers will look to cash in, the FTC warns. ... Read More →
Published on March 19th, 2020 by TINA
With reports of big checks heading consumers' way, scammers will look to cash in, the FTC warns. ... Read More →
Published on November 1st, 2019 by TINA
FTC alerts consumers to Medicare scam. ... Read More →
Published on November 29th, 2017 by TINA
Pizza tracking app leaves some consumers hangry. ... Read More →
Published on August 14th, 2017 by TINA
The latest grant scam making the rounds. ... Read More →
Published on October 6th, 2016 by TINA
There's a new phone scam in town.... Read More →
Published on August 19th, 2016 by TINA
Self-regulatory body refers Sprint to FCC after it fails to making changes to ad claims. ... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2016 by TINA
Health care app makes changes to data collection disclosures following self-regulatory review. ... Read More →
Published on July 20th, 2016 by TINA
Self-regulatory body says children's game ran afoul of a mobile guidance regarding data collection.... Read More →
Published on November 24th, 2015 by TINA
Texting scam targets both customers and non-customers of Webster Bank.... Read More →
Published on April 14th, 2015 by TINA
We're not sure what's more audacious: How this app self-installed or the permissions it gives itself.... Read More →
Published on April 13th, 2015 by TINA
Class-action lawsuit takes a swipe at online dating app's new policy to charge for unlimited likes.... Read More →
Published on December 16th, 2014 by TINA
How the advertising of a free tablet (mis)led two consumers to Best Buy over the holiday weekend.... Read More →
Published on September 15th, 2014 by TINA
Valuable information hangs in the balance with the Game of Secrets app.... Read More →
Published on June 30th, 2014 by TINA
An unsolicited phone call promising cash should raise all sorts of red flags. ... Read More →
Published on January 29th, 2014 by TINA
Whether Gatorade is a better choice than water for athletes depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise, says science. Either way, we’re pretty sure water is not “the enemy” of performance. But Gatorade, in ... Read More →
Published on January 24th, 2014 by TINA
We received this spam text message on our phone. Pros: – It’s clearly marked as SPAM, so we guess there’s a point for honesty. – The link does simply take you to the sign-up page for ... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2013 by TINA
A staff member at TINA.org recently received a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist. The conversation went something like this: THEM (staticky connection, blocked phone number, foreign accent): Hello, I am calling ... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2013 by TINA
The FTC has banned Sterling Precious Metals from selling precious metals after the telemarketing company conned nearly $5 million from elderly consumers. Sterling Precious Metals allegedly promised customers they could profit by investing in precious metals ... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2013 by TINA
In January, the Federal Trade Commission and the New York and Florida Attorneys General charged The Tax Club’s telemarketing operation with deceiving consumers who mistakenly believed its services would help their home-based business succeed. The company ... Read More →
Published on August 7th, 2013 by TINA
A number of people in the immigrant community have been receiving calls and text messages from people falsely claiming to be government agents. The callers often claimed to be from Immigration Service (the real agency is ... Read More →