FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews Consumer News FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.
TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Consumer News TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Investigation finds no competent evidence to support memory improvement claims and FTC files a lawsuit.
The College Network Ad Alert The College Network State regulators allege program misled students into thinking they could earn health care degrees online and was affiliated with a New York college.
5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Blog 5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.
Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question Consumer News Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.
New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe Consumer News New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe California becomes first state to ban non-disparagement clauses. Similar federal proposal expected to follow.
FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Ad Alert FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Agency warns about “likes” on its own Facebook page.
What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies? Ad Alert What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies? A company that sells weight-loss smoothie mixes seems to be hiding the real truth in the fine print.
Premier Care in Bathing Ad Alert Premier Care in Bathing Company told to clean up advertising related to competitors and its own financing offer.
Certified Roofing Ad Alert Certified Roofing A friend of TINA.org forwarded this story about a roofing job gone wrong. The reader hired a roofing company she found advertised in the phonebook: Here’s what happened when the…
NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure Consumer News NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure Relationship claims questioned.
Some members of multilevel-marketing company Young Living are making questionable claims about ‘essential oils’ curing cancer and coronavirus” Media Coverage Some members of multilevel-marketing company Young Living are making questionable claims about ‘essential oils’ curing cancer and coronavirus” Nicole Einbinder, Business Insider
A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment Media Coverage A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment Eric Hananoki, Media Matters
Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure Media Coverage Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure Paul Brinkmann, Orlando Sentinel
Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion Media Coverage Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion Deanna Utroske, Cosmetics Design
FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation Media Coverage FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer
Controversial Beverage Company Set to Hold Training Event in Stamford Media Coverage Controversial Beverage Company Set to Hold Training Event in Stamford Elizabeth Kim, Greenwich Time
LeafGuard: ‘Stay Off the Ladder’ Ad Alert LeafGuard: ‘Stay Off the Ladder’ Don’t bury that ladder in the garage just yet.
Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags Consumer News Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags “The mudman” has apparently found a new MLM to sell his “magic dirt.”