Dr. Sherrill Sellman

How a naturopathic doctor doubled down on her deceptive COVID-19 claims and attracted the attention of federal regulators.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims

TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.

MLMs Are Using Coronavirus Anxiety To Exploit The Quarantined and Unemployed

Jesselyn Cook, HUFFPOST

Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims

Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.

Vivoo

TINA.org digs into wellness app’s claims to track immunity, among other things, via urinalysis.

Deceptive IV Therapy Claims

Your Self On Goop

Madeline Kearns, National Review

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.

Bimbo Bakeries

Bulletproof Cold Brew Coffee

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.

Lifetrients (formerly known as NourishLife)

Supplement company previously sued by the FTC deceptively claims in recent email products defend against the coronavirus.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

TINA.org complaint comes four years after MLM paid $200 million to settle FTC deceptive advertising charges.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula for Stretch Marks

Hair La Vie Clinical Formula Hair Vitamins

Hair restoration claims are drug claims, according to the FDA. Meaning they require FDA approval.

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

Video on MLM’s website promotes supplement for coronavirus prevention.

Dr. Dale’s Wellness Center

Is the cure to the coronavirus homeopathic? This homeopathic doctor would like to think so.

TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

Company falsely claims its ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ supplements can prevent and help treat the coronavirus.