TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing
Tune in on Tuesday to hear TINA.org’s take on fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the FTC’s 13(b) authority.
U.S. Senate Testimony
On April 27, 2021, TINA.org’s Executive Director Bonnie Patten testified before the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security in a hearing convened by its chair U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on “Curbing COVID Cons: Warning Consumers about Pandemic Frauds, Scams, and Swindles.”
To watch Bonnie’s testimony, click here and to read Bonnie’s full written testimony, click here.
Featured
The Latest
Coronavirus Scammers
Tranont distributor touts MLM’s nutritional supplements as a prevention for the coronavirus.
MLM Companies & Coronavirus Claims
American Federal Coin & Bullion
Precious metals seller pulls coronavirus-related radio ad following TINA.org inquiry.
Dr. Dale’s Wellness Center
Is the cure to the coronavirus homeopathic? This homeopathic doctor would like to think so.
G95 Protective Gear
Marketer makes some bold claims related to the coronavirus.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
Claims about the development of a coronavirus vaccine are at the center of a class-action lawsuit.
JoAnne Bassett’s ‘Corona Virus Oil’
Self-proclaimed aromatherapist claims essential oil can help combat the coronavirus.
Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail
Video on MLM’s website promotes supplement for coronavirus prevention.
Unregistered, Illegal Disinfectants Marketed to Protect Against Coronavirus
EPA warns of products marketed with unproven and potentially dangerous claims.
Ultra Pure Beta Glucan
Immunity-boosting claims target those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Class-Action Tracker
Leaf Face Masks
Allegations: Falsely advertising masks as FDA approved and made in USA, among other things
Snow Teeth Whitening
Allegations: Falsely marketing Snow Teeth Whitening
Google’s Marketing of Pine-Sol
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Google’s website – sometimes referred to as Google Buys or Google Shopping — misleadingly markets Pine-Sol Multi Surface Cleaner using…
Global Plasma Solutions Air Treatment Systems
Allegations: Falsely representing that products clean the air and eliminate the COVID-19 virus
Travel Guard Insurance for United Airlines Flights
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that consumers who do not purchase travel insurance would be required to pay fees for cancelling or changing flights without disclosing that the airline waived such fees…