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’

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

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

A master list of known and alleged scams.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

Groups Challenge Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Alcohol MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2018 – Hip-hop producer and “King of Snapchat” DJ Khaled has scaled back his rampant promotion of alcohol on…

Suave® Products

Stride Rite Leepz

CARU finds Stride Rite in the wrong.

Orenda Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Mary and Martha Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Univera Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.