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Starbucks Coconut Milk: A Problematic Perk?

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Starbucks Coconut Milk: A Problematic Perk?

Consumers sour on milk after learning of additives in Starbucks coconut product.

What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate?

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What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate?

Misleading and confusing labels could put dark chocolate lovers at risk.

Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’

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Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’

Former distributor says a class-action settlement isn’t going to help a majority of recruits who lost money.

FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements

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FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements

Eight products found to have BMPEA and 17 products contain DMBA, both amphetamine-like stimulants.

YumEarth Organics Pops

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YumEarth Organics Pops

You may be very, very surprised to learn what’s missing in this company’s “very very cherry” pops.

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

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Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.

Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

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Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

“Independent authority” on web design agencies may be anything but.

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

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These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

You Call That Natural?

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You Call That Natural?

Check to see if any of your fav foods made the list.

It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

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It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

How many ads are hiding in popular songs?

TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim

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TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim

Lists of ingredients tell the real story.

Hire Resolve Job Recruiters: This Site May Be Outdated

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Hire Resolve Job Recruiters: This Site May Be Outdated

Recruiting agency says in its terms of use that it’s not responsible for an outdated website. But should it be?

Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?

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Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?

America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

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Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

At the end of 2012, Vemma Nutrition Company is a privately held multi-level marketing company that sells energy drinks, nutritional beverages and weight management products. Vemma, which calls itself an…

Six Examples of How Overstock.com Ripped Off Consumers

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Six Examples of How Overstock.com Ripped Off Consumers

Internal memos reveal company knew savings were inflated.

Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

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Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.

Certified Roofing

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Certified Roofing

A friend of TINA.org forwarded this story about a roofing job gone wrong. The reader hired a roofing company she found advertised in the phonebook: Here’s what happened when the…

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

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Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

Here’s a list of some key cases.

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

What You Should Know about Vemma

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What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

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Starbucks Coconut Milk: A Problematic Perk?

What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate?

Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’

FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements

YumEarth Organics Pops

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

You Call That Natural?

It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands?

TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim

Hire Resolve Job Recruiters: This Site May Be Outdated

Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

Six Examples of How Overstock.com Ripped Off Consumers

Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013

Certified Roofing

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

What You Should Know about Vemma