AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges

Health and wellness products MLM allegedly rewarded recruitment over product sales.

Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

Class action against Kyani includes unknown top distributors.

What You Should Know about Nerium

Find out where the company is crossing the line when it comes to marketing claims.

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.

Probiotics: What You Need to Know

Hype or miraculous cure-all?

Ads of a Different Color

“Native advertising” blurs lines between ads and content.

How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare

Before you book that great getaway deal, you need to ask some questions.

Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.

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.

J&J to Pay $2.2 B to Settle Deceptive Marketing Charges

Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

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

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.

Support the Troops: Is This an Ad?

Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.

Deceptive Cancer Care Marketing By the Numbers

Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up

Lawsuits mount against hair care MLM Monat.

Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

Court rules pharmaceutical salesman’s promotion of off-label drug use for Xyrem was not false or misleading.

Best Bets for Buying a Car or Truck

Over $10 billion a year is spent on advertising cars and trucks, which results in an endless stream of television, Internet, and print ads promoting the almighty auto. Some of…

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…