Athletic Greens Ad Alert Athletic Greens Over-the-top weight-loss claims abound in this ad for a dietary supplement powder.
MusclePharm Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Iron Mass Ad Alert MusclePharm Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Iron Mass Whey protein powder faces class-action lawsuit over allegations of “protein-spiking.”
Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Ad Alert Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Website really links to Vitalie Skin Care Serum and Lumalift Eye Cream, which have secrets of their own.
Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers Consumer News Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers Marketers made millions off “Oz effect” but FTC says there was no proof the supplement worked.
Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions Consumer News Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions TINA.org compiles database of more than 200 instances of health claims.
Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges Consumer News Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges Advertising of supplement was at center of TINA.org investigation.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
The Thrive Experience Ad Alert The Thrive Experience Getting paid to live the “ultra premium” life sure sounds nice but it’s probably not attainable for most.
Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad Ad Alert Verizon Told to Clarify 4G LTE Coverage Maps in TV Ad A split second just isn’t enough time for consumers to pick up on important information in advertising.
The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Ad Alert The BluCetin Blues: ‘Modern Life’ Can Be So Hard Question this self-proclaimed remedy for people whose “modern life” demands they have a good time.
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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl Blog What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.
How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Ad Alert How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Car dealerships are in the business of selling cars, not giving out freebies.
Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good? Ad Alert Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good? Are the advertised benefits worth the potential safety hazards to your teething baby? Probably not.
Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Consumer News Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM? Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.
BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Ad Alert BeActive Brace Loses Some Sciatica Treatment Claims Marketers make alterations to website after reportedly meeting with FDA officials.
Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Ad Alert Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Morrocco Method seems to be making some health claims here with no sign of FDA approval, maybe a hairy situation?
The Prize Is (Not) Right Blog The Prize Is (Not) Right Auto dealership prize is not all it’s cracked up to be.