Gogo’s Internet Services Class Action Gogo’s Internet Services A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Gogo LLC in January 2016. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the company markets passes, subscriptions and plans for in-flight Internet…
Local Lighthouse Internet Marketing Services Class Action Local Lighthouse Internet Marketing Services February 2016: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., along with two other similar lawsuits against Local Lighthouse that were previously…
Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads Consumer News Internet Giants Team Up to Fight Deceptive Web Ads Google, Facebook, Twitter, and AOL launch TrustInAds.org.
Clearwire Internet Class Action Clearwire Internet Despite denying any wrongdoing, Clearwire settled two class-action lawsuits, which involved claims that it misrepresented its Internet service speed and imposed early termination fees. Under the proposed settlement, which was…
Pandemic Schemes: How Multilevel Marketing Distributors Are Using the Internet—and the Coronavirus—to Grow Their Businesses Media Coverage Pandemic Schemes: How Multilevel Marketing Distributors Are Using the Internet—and the Coronavirus—to Grow Their Businesses Abby Vesoulis & Eliana Dockterman, TIME
Neora/Nerium Brands Neora/Nerium TINA.org investigated Neora, formerly known as Nerium International, a Texas-based multilevel marketing company that sells a line of skin care products, as well as supplements, and found that the company…
Deceptive Ads Evidence Deceptive Ads TINA.org’s investigation cataloged a sampling of over 100 DealDash advertisements, including television commercials, online ads, and social media posts (published by DealDash between 2016 and 2017), each one containing one or…
Verizon FiOS Ad Alert Verizon FiOS Verizon calls foul on NAD inquiry that results in referral to federal regulators after Comcast challenges its internet speed and reliability claims.
The Cable Company: Offering Bundles of Joy or Bundles of Despair? Consumer News The Cable Company: Offering Bundles of Joy or Bundles of Despair? Hint: It’s not joy.
AT&T Fiber Ad Alert AT&T Fiber “With AT&T Fiber, the future is here,” the telecom says. But is it really?
Jeunesse Brands Jeunesse TINA.org investigated Jeunesse Global, a Florida-based multilevel marketing company that sells skin care products and supplements, and found that the company used unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims to market its products, and…
Comcast, AT&T Both Say the Other Is Misleading Consumers Ad Alert Comcast, AT&T Both Say the Other Is Misleading Consumers ISPs battle over who’s the real Pinocchio.
Plug-In Profit Site Ad Alert Plug-In Profit Site A few reasons why you’re unlikely to become the next “internet millionaire.”
FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry Blog FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.
My Little Pony Friendship is Magic Ad Alert My Little Pony Friendship is Magic It’s the classic battle between good and evil, light and dark, Wi-Fi hotspot and dead zone.
At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Consumer News At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.
Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Ad Alert Astound Broadband: ‘No Hidden Monthly Fees’ Eagle-eyed TINA.org reader spots fee hidden in fine print.
Cox Mobile Ad Alert Cox Mobile Spoiler: In order to be eligible for Cox Mobile, customers must already have Cox Internet.
DSL Extreme’s trueSTREAM Class Action DSL Extreme’s trueSTREAM Allegations: Falsely marketing that internet service provides a fiber optic connection when it provides a copper line connection