Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims
June 27th, 2017
TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive "Made in the USA" product representations.
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DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers
June 5th, 2017
Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.
GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement
May 22nd, 2017
False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.
We’re No. 1! No, We’re No. 1!
May 16th, 2017
Are networks being upfront about their upfront week ads?
FTC Sues Operators of Alleged Patent Scam
March 24th, 2017
Patent promises were the product of invention.
Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016
March 7th, 2017
This National Consumer Protection Week, see how consumers say they were scammed.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions
February 6th, 2017
TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.
TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark
December 22nd, 2016
These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.
Caught Cheating: Affair Site Ashley Madison to Pay $1.6M
December 14th, 2016
FTC takes action against dating site's fake profiles.
10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings
December 12th, 2016
Find out which companies are on TINA.org's 2016 naughty list.
Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?
November 14th, 2016
Consumer website's affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.
Election Tally: The Misleading Ads on Tonight’s Broadcasts
November 8th, 2016
TINA.org's election coverage focuses on the questionable ads running in between the news broadcasts.
You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims
June 28th, 2016
U.S.-made misrepresentations continue one year after TINA.org alerted company to false and deceptive claims.
2016 Walmart Error Database
June 28th, 2016
Below are over 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Walmart.com found in June 2016. Group 1: Instances
FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims
June 21st, 2016
Company says definition of American-made is troubling.
Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores
May 20th, 2016
TINA.org investigation finds ratings don't match vintage of bottles sold on store shelf.
TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims
March 11th, 2016
Uncle Sam gets Made in the USA claims wrong.
7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls
January 26th, 2016
TINA.org is throwing the flag on several Big Game advertisers this year.
Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking
December 7th, 2015
Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.