TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.

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…

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019

TINA.org’s annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.

Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive

MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.

TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again

Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.

Baby Crib Bumpers from Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.

LeafFilter Gutter Guard: ‘Keeps You Off the Ladder’

Gutter cleaning is dirty and annoying. So is deceptive marketing.

YourZooki’s ‘Liposomal Vitamin C’

Questionable claims persist in wake of U.K. ad regulator ruling.

BrewDog

Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.

CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles

Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to “do their part” and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

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Q Sciences

Hemp MLM deceptively markets “side-gig” that can “replace your full-time income completely.”

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

Disregard this Yellow Postcard, It’s a Mortgage Scam

Mortgage scam that targets new homeowners shows no signs of abating.

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

And if you don’t know, now you know.

CATrends: Toddler Formula

It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.