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Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

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Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

It sounds like a sale but is it?

What You Should Know about Youngevity

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What You Should Know about Youngevity

TINA.org investigation finds inappropriate health and income claims.

Frayed Cable Ad Claims

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Frayed Cable Ad Claims

You may want to hit the mute button on these challenged cable claims.

Herbalife FTC Documents

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Herbalife FTC Documents

Complaint for Permanent Injunction and Other Equitable Relief Stipulation to Entry of Order For Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgement

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

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Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Lord of the Influencers

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Lord of the Influencers

FTC casts shadow on Warner Brothers’ Mordor video game marketing.

Ad or Not? Pokémon Go

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Ad or Not? Pokémon Go

The in-store presence of Pokémon prompts TINA.org inquiry about possible marketing agreements.

Take Cover from Sunscreen Ad Claims

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Take Cover from Sunscreen Ad Claims

Don’t get burned by these sunscreen claims.

Shining a Light on Sunscreen Labels

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Shining a Light on Sunscreen Labels

Sunscreen claims can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know.

You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

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You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-made misrepresentations continue one year after TINA.org alerted company to false and deceptive claims.

FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims

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FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims

Company says definition of American-made is troubling.

Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

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Mixed Signals from Cellphone Ads

Carriers facing challenges to advertisements.

Helping Orlando Shooting Victims

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Helping Orlando Shooting Victims

What you need to know before you give.

Ad or Not? People Magazine’s ‘Stuff We Love’

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Ad or Not? People Magazine’s ‘Stuff We Love’

Just why exactly does People ‘love’ these products?

Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble

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Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble

TINA.org finds that the marketing of Algal-900 DHA violates FTC order.

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

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DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

Pyramid Schemes 101

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Pyramid Schemes 101

Why this proposed anti-pyramid scheme bill will not achieve its goals.

Vape Shop Criteria

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Vape Shop Criteria

Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…

Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety