College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Consumer News College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.
LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Consumer News LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit “False dreams of wealth” are touted in an attempt to make up for products that are “snake oil,” complaint alleges.
Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing Consumer News Warner Bros., PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing TINA.org alerts FTC to Warner Bros.’s violation of a consent order regarding influencer posts.
Influencer-in-Chief? ‘Trump Golf’ and Diplomacy Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? ‘Trump Golf’ and Diplomacy “Priceless advertising” or golf course diplomacy?
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.
Influencer-in-Chief? Trump and ExxonMobil Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? Trump and ExxonMobil Presidential shoutout to a cabinet member’s former employer raises questions.
Influencer-in-Chief? Trump, Twitter, and L.L. Bean Consumer News Influencer-in-Chief? Trump, Twitter, and L.L. Bean PEOTUS sets off questions about whether his tweet urging consumers to “Buy L.L. Bean” was an Ad or Not.
MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call Consumer News MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.
Ad or Not? Olympians’ Social Media Posts Consumer News Ad or Not? Olympians’ Social Media Posts Olympians stumble out of the gate when it comes to disclosing sponsorships.
Lord of the Influencers Consumer News Lord of the Influencers FTC casts shadow on Warner Brothers’ Mordor video game marketing.
The Snag in the Swag Bag Consumer News The Snag in the Swag Bag Academy tries to bring down curtains on Oscar gift bag claims
MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits Consumer News MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.
WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Consumer News WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.
Revenge Porn Site IsAnybodyDown.com Down for Count Consumer News Revenge Porn Site IsAnybodyDown.com Down for Count FTC alleges Craig Brittain used deceptive means to amass a nude photo library of more than 1,000 people.
Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers Consumer News Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers TINA.org files greenwashing complaints against eco-friendly toothpaste brand.