FTC Digital Disclosures Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Digital Disclosures Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.
FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.
FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding efforts to improve collaboration with state regulators.
U.S. Cancer Centers Industries U.S. Cancer Centers TINA.org found 90% of U.S. cancer centers have used deceptive patient testimonials in their marketing materials.
Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs Industries Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs TINA.org urged the FTC to formally notify all MLM companies of the law and use its penalty offense authority.
DSA Companies Health Claims Industries DSA Companies Health Claims TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies selling supplements have used unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims.
DSA Companies Income Claims Industries DSA Companies Income Claims TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies have used atypical income claims to market the business opportunity.
Social Media Influencers Industries Social Media Influencers TINA.org found social media influencers ignored FTC warnings and continued promoting brands without proper disclosures.
Celebrities Promoting NFTs Industries Celebrities Promoting NFTs TINA.org investigated celebrities who promote non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on their social media channels and found that it is an area rife with deception.
Car Companies’ Made in USA Marketing Industries Car Companies’ Made in USA Marketing TINA.org investigated numerous car companies marketing vehicles as made in the USA when the cars are actually assembled in the U.S. using imported parts.
Energy Drink Industry Marketing Industries Energy Drink Industry Marketing TINA.org and the Rudd Center investigated marketing tactics used by the energy drink industry and urged more than 40 companies to review their marketing.
Hair Growth Product Marketing Industries Hair Growth Product Marketing TINA.org investigated marketing tactics used by the hair growth products industry and urged 25 companies to review their marketing.
MLM Companies Income Claims Industries MLM Companies Income Claims TINA.org found that 98% of MLM companies have used atypical income claims to market their business opportunities.
Menopause Supplements Industries Menopause Supplements TINA.org investigated marketing tactics used by the menopause supplement industry and urged 100 companies to review their marketing.
FTC 13(b) Supreme Court Case Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC 13(b) Supreme Court Case TINA.org filed Supreme Court brief in support of the FTC’s ability to return money unlawfully taken from consumers.
ROSCA Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions ROSCA Comment TINA.org submitted a comment supporting the FTC’s broader use of ROSCA to pursue deceptive acts.
U.S. Senate Testimony Regulatory/Congressional Actions U.S. Senate Testimony TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a Senate Subcommittee about COVID-19 pandemic scams.
U.S. House of Representatives Testimony Regulatory/Congressional Actions U.S. House of Representatives Testimony TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a House Subcommittee about fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FTC Endorsement Guide Comments Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Endorsement Guide Comments TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to strengthen and expand its Endorsement Guides.
FTC Funeral Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Funeral Rule Comment TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding the need to update its Funeral Rule to better protect distressed consumers.