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Physician Naturals

A TINA.org reader passed along a link to a site she thought was suspicious, physiciannaturals.com. The website has a variety of supplements that claim all sorts of health benefits. According…

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

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Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.

Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

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Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges

Advertising of supplement was at center of TINA.org investigation.

Geniux

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Geniux

A supplement that can actually make you smarter? Think again.

NuBiotix

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NuBiotix

Bloated belly or bloated claims?

Kyäni

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Kyäni

Questionable claims about the King of Fruits.

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

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Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

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O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.

SomaBiotix

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SomaBiotix

Different name, same not-so-free “free” trial and illegal health claims.

Cali White Activated Charcoal Dental Products

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Cali White Activated Charcoal Dental Products

April 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2019: A class-action…

Plexus Breast Chek

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Plexus Breast Chek

Some claims are not checking out with this MLM’s marketing of its Breast Chek self-exam kit.

Organic Mike

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Organic Mike

Lifting the veil on this alter ego TikTok account.

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

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Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

Dr. Rawls’ ‘Lyme Story,’ Vital Plan Supplements

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Dr. Rawls’ ‘Lyme Story,’ Vital Plan Supplements

Lyme disease is bad, but questionable treatment claims? Now that really bites.

Cel MD Skin and Hair Loss Products

Class Action

Cel MD Skin and Hair Loss Products

September 2020: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to compel arbitration and dismissed the case. March 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against the marketers of Cel MD products…

Cognivex Clarity