Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.

Asos

Online retailer advertised discounts on “everything” when exclusions applied.

J.G. Wentworth

If you have a structured settlement but you need ‘cash now,’ you may want to call someone else.

ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

Products’ purported efficacy against COVID-19 reflects results from lab studies, not real-world studies. There’s a big difference.

TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.

UA’s Rush Clothing Line

Allegations: Falsely marketing the clothing improves athletic performance

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.

Arby’s Meat Mountain Sandwich

Meat Mountain? More like Meat Mound.

CeraVe

Do dermatologists really recommend CeraVe more than any other skincare brand?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

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.

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

LuLaRoe’s founders on the hotseat in Washington’s pyramid case against the company.

Benefiber Prebiotic Supplement

Mighty Gum

A chewing gum company’s health claims pop under scrutiny.

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

Hair La Vie Clinical Formula Hair Vitamins

Hair restoration claims are drug claims, according to the FDA. Meaning they require FDA approval.

TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

Company falsely claims its ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ supplements can prevent and help treat the coronavirus.