GraphicStock
December 2nd, 2015
Take stock of this free trial's terms before you hand over credit card information.
Browsing the "negative option offer" Tag
LifeLock’s Automatic Renewal and Continuous Service Offers
November 17th, 2015
May 2015: The named-plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the complaint without prejudice. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired
November 13th, 2015
LifeLock's ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?
Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream
October 8th, 2015
"Risk-free" trial offer could end up costing you plenty.
Fabletics
October 6th, 2015
Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.
Levean
September 8th, 2015
Consumers would be wise to question the "real science" behind this supplement.
Regenepure
August 24th, 2015
Watch out for this product's negative-option offer that comes with any initial purchase.
FTC: 15 Skin Care Companies Offering ‘Bogus’ Free Trials
June 26th, 2015
Agency obtains restraining order against skin care marketers who it alleges repeatedly charged consumers.
‘How We Trade Options’
May 15th, 2015
This "free" book offer isn't exactly free and one TINA.org reader said it almost cost her plenty.
City ID: The App Full of Unsavory Surprises?
April 14th, 2015
We're not sure what's more audacious: How this app self-installed or the permissions it gives itself.
Tinder
April 13th, 2015
Class-action lawsuit takes a swipe at online dating app's new policy to charge for unlimited likes.
The Honest Company
March 16th, 2015
Company's "free" trial for diapers and wipes could end up costing you big if you miss the terms.
Four Ways DirecTV Deceived Consumers, According to FTC Lawsuit
March 12th, 2015
Nation's largest provider of satellite TV faces mounting scrutiny over its advertising.
It’s National Consumer Protection Week!
March 2nd, 2015
Free isn't always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn't always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It's deceptive.
The True Costs of Keranique Hair Regrowth for Women
February 4th, 2015
Women's hair regrowth product charges double that of many similar generic products.
Google Drive Storage Fees
February 3rd, 2015
In January 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Google for, among other things, allegedly deceiving customers who subscribe to