Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018
December 31st, 2018
Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.
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FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire
February 9th, 2018
Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.
7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings
December 20th, 2017
Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org's naughty list for 2017.
A Closer Look at White House ‘Made in America’ Celebration
October 23rd, 2017
A TINA.org investigation reveals potential issues with White House "Made in America" celebration.
Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe
July 20th, 2017
TINA.org probe finds that 90 percent of the company's products are wholly or partially made outside the U.S.
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.
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.