LegXercise Pro

Device maker does not have the clinical proof to back up its clinically proven claims.

Prime Energy Drinks

Allegations: Drinks contain more caffeine than advertised

What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements

TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.

Somatomax

Allegations: Marketing the product as a dietary supplement when it contains a high dosage of the highly addictive prescription drug phenibut

Doggie Dailies

Dog supplement manufacturer makes changes to Amazon listing following TINA.org inquiry.

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

These claims are tough to swallow.

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.

Micro-Particle Colloidal Silver Generator

NAD inquiry generates a referral to the FTC after company fails to substantiate health-related claims.

Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Work Products

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.

Anti-Wrinkle Creams: Ellen the Expert?

Skin care companies Lavish Skin Care and DermaBright featured on fake celebrity sites.

Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article

Website disappears following publication of TINA.org investigative article.

How Safe is Your Birth Control?

In 2002, the birth control patch, Ortho Evra, hit the market and flew off the shelves as millions of women went to their doctors for this new, exciting birth control…

Parents pay thousands for ‘brain training’ to help kids with ADHD and autism. But does it work?

Erin Einhorn, NBC News

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

AviaGames

Allegations: Falsely representing that users play games of skill against other players when they are actually playing against “computer bots in a stacked game of chance”

Solitaire Clash

Can you really make bank playing solitaire on your phone?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

MADISON, CONN. September 5, 2018 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a stipulated final judgment with Goop for using unsubstantiated health…

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…