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The Ugly Truth about the Beauty Industry

The Ugly Truth about the Beauty Industry

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but that doesn’t stop American consumers from spending nearly $8 billion on cosmetics every year. Not included in this figure are…

Federal Communications Commission

Consumer Basics

Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the U.S.

Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam

Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam

Dreaming of a job where you can work and be home with the kids? Yearning to stay in your pajamas while you log in some hours? Then ads for work-at-home…

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Service Contracts and Extended Warranties

Service Contracts and Extended Warranties

Is it worth it to pay extra for that extended warranty?

Infomercials

Infomercials

What to know before you bite on that revolutionary infomercial product.

The Perils of Multi-Level Marketing Programs

The Perils of Multi-Level Marketing Programs

Tom Ashbrook, NPR WBUR

What do Snooki, Lindsay Lohan, and J. Lo have in common? The FTC put them on notice.

What do Snooki, Lindsay Lohan, and J. Lo have in common? The FTC put them on notice.

Janelle Nanos, Boston Globe

Sure and Brut Aerosol Antiperspirants

Sure and Brut Aerosol Antiperspirants

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Of all the companies exploiting the pandemic, doTerra stands out as a steadfast recidivist.

Buck Knives Made in USA Claims

Buck Knives Made in USA Claims

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as made in the USA when the sheath is made in Mexico

Equate Lidocaine Patches

Equate Lidocaine Patches

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine pain relief patches

Walgreens Pain Relieving Patches

Walgreens Pain Relieving Patches

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine pain relieving patches

Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing

Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing

How tax preparation services may actually make your life harder.

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

Theracare and Healthwise Pain Relieving Patches

Theracare and Healthwise Pain Relieving Patches

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pain relieving patches

Morphe Eye Makeup

Morphe Eye Makeup

Allegations: Marketing products as eye makeup when ingredients in them are not safe to use near the eyes

Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club

Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the terms of Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club

Assured Maximum Strength Pain Relief Gel Patch

Assured Maximum Strength Pain Relief Gel Patch

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Assured Maximum Strength Pain Relief Gel Patches