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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

BlackOxygen Organics

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BlackOxygen Organics

Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.

Where’s the Beef?

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Where’s the Beef?

I have a bone to pick with Kevin.

LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

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LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

TINA.org alerts Washington AG’s office to deceptive income claims and more.

Puff Bar Flavors Resurface Following FDA Ban

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Puff Bar Flavors Resurface Following FDA Ban

FDA says it is aware of the situation but declined to comment on the regulatory status of disposable e-cigarette brand.

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

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Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

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MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

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FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.

Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend

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Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend

Latest coronavirus scam to land on TINA.org’s radar comes packaged as a fake Fox News article.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Coppertone Mineral-Based Sunscreens

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Coppertone Mineral-Based Sunscreens

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreens as mineral-based when they often contain more chemical active ingredients than mineral active ingredients

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

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Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

‘100% Fruit Juice’ Otter Pops

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‘100% Fruit Juice’ Otter Pops

Based on the ingredients list, the company is rounding up.

TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

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TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul’s current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.

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You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.

Surrender your iTunes movies.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…

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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

BlackOxygen Organics

Where’s the Beef?

LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

Puff Bar Flavors Resurface Following FDA Ban

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

Coppertone Mineral-Based Sunscreens

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

‘100% Fruit Juice’ Otter Pops

TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

You Bought the Movie on iTunes. But It’s Not Yours.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity