Stansberry

TINA.org investigated Stansberry & Associates, a subsidiary of Agora (aka Monument & Cathedral Holdings), and found that it was using deceptive testimonials to sell its investment newsletters. (TINA.org later investigated…

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

What Does Hotels.com Mean When It Says Listings Are ‘Near the Beach’?

Hotel listings as far as 10 miles away from the ocean are advertised as “near the beach” on booking site.

Stream Energy Income Claims

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

Key Realty

‘Tis the season for home buying. But remember: Listings that appear too good to be true often are.

Listerine Total Care Mouthwash

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

Without a strong legal definition for “non-toxic,” cosmetic companies are making it up as they go along.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online

Funeral homes must keep up with the times.

MLM Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 98% of MLM companies have used atypical income claims to market their business opportunities.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

Audiobooks on Spotify

Don’t judge this Spotify feature by its cover.

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Searching for the perfect all-girls weekend rental, my dear friend came across this ad on Craigslist: Fantastic 5 bedroom . . . house with water views just 300 feet from…

Listerine Total Care Mouthwash

Be wary of claims to restore or rebuild tooth enamel as once it is lost, it is gone forever.

GSA Advantage

TINA.org investigated the U.S. General Services Administration’s online shopping system, GSA Advantage!®, which supplies products and services to federal agencies, the District of Columbia, state and local governments, and certain…

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.

Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)

TINA.org found Agora companies violating an FTC order with deceptive disease-treatment and financial claims, and dark patterns.