Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ Consumer News Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.
eBay’s “Good ‘Til Cancelled” Fees Class Action eBay’s “Good ‘Til Cancelled” Fees September 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. January 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a $6.4 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit against eBay. The complaint,…
eBay Face Mask Database Evidence eBay Face Mask Database In May 2020, prompted by a consumer tip, TINA.org searched eBay for “face mask FDA” and found 45 listings in which sellers falsely claim that their face masks are “FDA…
The Perfect Part Ad Alert The Perfect Part Opportunistic eBay seller falsely claims alleged surgical face masks are FDA approved.
Street Dirt Track’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Street Dirt Track’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Automotive parts company blames inaccurate U.S.-origin claims on upcoming ad campaign.
TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect Consumer News TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect New law aims to provide more transparency to online transactions and to deter online shopping fraud.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
What You Should Know about LuLaRoe Consumer News What You Should Know about LuLaRoe Achieving financial freedom from this MLM is as hard as finding those unicorn prints.
Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children Consumer News Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.
Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…
Silver Sword Ad Alert Silver Sword The FDA is advising consumers to stay away from “Silver Sword,” a sexual-enhancement supplement sold in some retail stores and on websites, including Ebay and HardMenStore.com. (Don’t go to HardMenStore.com…
Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Consumer News Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.
Avoid Cyber Monday Scams Consumer News Avoid Cyber Monday Scams How to safely take advantage of online deals.
Jeunesse Health Claims Evidence Jeunesse Health Claims A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 150 instances in which Jeunesse distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Jeunesse product lines can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms…
May the Force of Google Be With You? Blog May the Force of Google Be With You? The reality of the free Google Star Wars virtual reality cardboard giveaway.
Jantec Neon Signs Ad Alert Jantec Neon Signs One sign that a Made in the USA claim may be misleading? Imported parts.
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions Consumer News TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.
Zinus Mattresses with Glass Fibers Class Action Zinus Mattresses with Glass Fibers In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Zinus, Inc. and several retailers – including Amazon, eBay, Target, Walmart, and Wayfair – for allegedly failing to adequately warn consumers…
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.