Legacy Cremation Services
TINA.org found Legacy engaging in deceptive marketing and violating court orders.
Legal Action
TINA.org fights against deceptive advertising
Actions We've Taken Against Brands and Industries
Regulatory complaints, letters to companies, court filings and comments.
Keurig Dr Pepper
TINA.org found Keurig engaging in a deceptive recyclability campaign for its K-Cup pods.
Homeaglow
TINA.org found home cleaning services platform falsely advertising $19 house cleanings, using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions, fabricating consumer reviews and more.
Renewal by Andersen
TINA.org found window company advertising its products as “made” and “custom built” in the U.S. when they actually contain imported parts.
U-Haul
TINA.org found U-Haul engaged in deceptive price advertising and fee scheme.
Roblox
TINA.org found metaverse gaming platform rife with deceptive marketing issues.
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FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Court Case
TINA.org filed an amicus brief in support of the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule to make it easier for consumers to avoid and cancel unwanted subscriptions.
Amicus Curiae Briefs
FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment
TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to protect kids from stealth advertising in digital media.
Comments
FTC Deceptive Earnings Claims Comment
TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to initiate a rulemaking prohibiting deceptive or unfair marketing using earnings claims.
Comments
FTC 13(b) Supreme Court Case
TINA.org filed Supreme Court brief in support of the FTC’s ability to return money unlawfully taken from consumers.
Amicus Curiae Briefs
Made in USA Petition
TINA.org successfully petitioned the FTC to enact a Made in USA rule to better protect consumers and more forcefully deter deceptive practices.
Petitions for Rulemaking
U.S. Senate Testimony
TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a Senate Subcommittee about COVID-19 pandemic scams.
Testimonies
Focus Areas
Multilevel Marketing
TINA.org has taken a multifaceted approach to rein in the plethora of deceptive health and income claims used by MLMs.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions and other types of offers that trap consumers into recurring payments without their consent are against the law.
Made in the USA
The majority of U.S. consumers prefer products that are Made in USA and some are even willing to pay more for them. But many companies market products as American-made that do not meet the legal standard.
Endorsements & Testimonials
Endorsements and testimonials are used in marketing for countless products and services. But all too often, these reviews are fabricated, depict unrealistic results or lack necessary ad disclosures.
Health Claims
Unsubstantiated health claims are made by many different types of companies, including supplement retailers, MLMs and device makers.
Advertising to Kids
With the power to influence parents’ purchasing decisions, their own financial resources and as future adult consumers, children are a valued target audience for marketers.
Greenwashing
Many consumers seek out products marketed as environmentally friendly. But often the only thing green about such products is the money companies are making.