Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This
May 8th, 2014
Popular app reaches agreement with FTC to make privacy changes.
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ADT Agrees to Reveal whether it Paid Experts to Boost Service
March 6th, 2014
FTC settles suit with company over charges of deceptive reviewers.
Protect Yourself from Rising Number of ID Thefts
March 3rd, 2014
It's National Consumer Protection Week. Learn more about why identity theft is at the top of the FTC list of consumer complaints.
Married but Lonely
January 10th, 2014
We got this email advertisement offering us the chance to “Sleep with Married Women,” and “meet a cheating wife.” An
Consumer Group Slaps Back at Penalties for Negative Reviews
December 5th, 2013
Utah couple gets help in fight against non-disparagement clause.
Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute
September 12th, 2013
FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.
Solution Tech Support
September 9th, 2013
A staff member at TINA.org recently received a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist. The conversation
Judge Approves Facebook Settlement
August 28th, 2013
Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.
Seven Secrets to Keep to Yourself
May 31st, 2013
Keep these pieces of information to yourself to protect your identity.
Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track”
May 3rd, 2013
Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?
FTC Backs Do Not Track for Apps
February 6th, 2013
Agency recommends ways to give consumers more control over their data on mobile devices.
Big Mickey is Watching You
January 14th, 2013
MyMagic+ at Disney may mean shorter lines but more direct marketing to guests.
Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened
December 19th, 2012
FTC strengthens children's online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.
Intelius Identity Protect
September 30th, 2012
September 2012: Despite denying the allegations against it, Intelius Identity Protect (IDP) is paying $5 million to settle claims that