Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

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Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy drink company, was quietly shut down by the Federal Trade…

Company Outed for Deceptive Marketing of Children’s Supplement

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Company Outed for Deceptive Marketing of Children’s Supplement

A dietary supplement aimed at children with speech delays is being deceptively marketed by NourishLife, LLC, and may be hazardous to children’s health, according to findings by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). TINA.org,…

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…

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

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Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

MLM Company Investigated by TINA.org Shuts Down U.S. Affiliate Operations

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MLM Company Investigated by TINA.org Shuts Down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Ad Watchdog Continues to Press for Release of Consumer Complaints MADISON, Conn., Feb. 18, 2015 — Following an investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), which included a protracted legal battle with the…

Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

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Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled a pyramid scheme in a lawsuit filed last year, has…

Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

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Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 10, 2020 – Championing female empowerment and sexuality, lingerie company Savage X Fenty, a joint venture between music icon Rihanna and e-commerce company TechStyle, Inc., is a…

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

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Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org

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Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. November 2, 2020 A truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has found hundreds of atypical and exaggerated income claims made by multilevel marketing company Market America on its website and social…

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

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Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

Company Agrees to FTC Demand to Stop Making Claims on Supplements Aimed at Kids with Speech Disorders

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Company Agrees to FTC Demand to Stop Making Claims on Supplements Aimed at Kids with Speech Disorders

Hank Schultz,, Nutra-Ingredients USA

Parents complain: Drink company turning kids away from college

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Parents complain: Drink company turning kids away from college

Morgan Loew, CBS 5 Arizona

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

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Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

MADISON, CONN.  August 23, 2017 – With Goop, actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has created a wellness empire based on unconventional products such as yoni eggs, Shaman-inspired medicine bags, and crystal therapy…

Controversial Beverage Company Set to Hold Training Event in Stamford

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Controversial Beverage Company Set to Hold Training Event in Stamford

Elizabeth Kim, Greenwich Time

FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation

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FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion

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Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion

Deanna Utroske, Cosmetics Design

Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure

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Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure

Paul Brinkmann, Orlando Sentinel

A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment

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A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment

Eric Hananoki, Media Matters