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How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

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How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.

The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

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The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides

TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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

The Importance of Being a Complainer

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The Importance of Being a Complainer

You have the power to hold deceptive marketers accountable.

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

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The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

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Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

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What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

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Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising