TINA.org Fast-Tracks Team National’s Checkered Income Claims to FTC

The truth is — and the MLM admits — the vast majority of distributors make no income at all.

Annie’s Naturals® Salad Dressings

Allegations: Falsely marketing salad dressings as natural

Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Advertising savings of 90 percent or more on a range of flashy electronics and consumer goods, penny auction website DealDash.com markets itself as “the fair and honest bidding site.” An…

Study Finds Amazon’s ‘List’ Prices ‘Deceiving’ Consumers

Advocacy group calls on state and federal regulators to investigate company’s pricing practices.

Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims?

TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.

UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville)

For-profit marketing firm masquerades as a “community organization” on Instagram.

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.

Poland Spring ORIGIN

Poland Spring charges consumers a premium for its ORIGIN water. What are they getting in return?

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay

ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

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

Lucky Bingo

Players say free app limits cash rewards the closer they get to the minimum balance required to cash out.

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)…

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

The computer giant’s promises to “print free for life” have run dry.

Slotomania

“Free” mobile slot game isn’t free for long.

Used Cars for Sale on Carfax.com

There’s more to these advertised prices.

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Prohibited income claims remain in publication despite consumer complaint to MLM’s compliance department.