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Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

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Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2024

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Most Deceptive Ads of 2024

Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

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How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

What consumers should know about software tethering.

CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens

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CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens

Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.

What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements

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What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements

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

What You Should Know about Nélo Life

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What You Should Know about Nélo Life

What we learned upon taking a closer look at this new MLM.

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

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How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

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By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

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Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

But the majority of brand partners will still lose money.

Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers

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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.

CATrends: Advertised Number of Loads on Liquid Laundry Detergents

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CATrends: Advertised Number of Loads on Liquid Laundry Detergents

Get a load of this.

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

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Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

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Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

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

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

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Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

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UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

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Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

So you come home at 6:00 PM, and begin leafing through your mail. In an oddly-official-looking envelope from a company you’ve never heard of, you find a check for $250…

Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

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Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

Want to know the secret behind the lustrous, voluminous, “salon beautiful” hair that is featured in some television and print ads for hair products today? Extensions! Yup, fake hair. Well,…

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Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

Most Deceptive Ads of 2024

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens

What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements

What You Should Know about Nélo Life

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme

Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers

CATrends: Advertised Number of Loads on Liquid Laundry Detergents

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

Hair-raising Hair Product Ads