Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again

Following a complaint by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), Pottery Barn’s parent company Williams-Sonoma has agreed to pay more than $3 million for violating a 2020 FTC consent order requiring that…

PBteen Database

NCPW 2025: Fighting against Deceptive Marketing

If you’ve been misled by an ad, regulators want to hear from you. We do too. 

Makena

Vemma Health Claims

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.

Williams-Sonoma Sheets’ Thread Count

Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies

Some colorful ingredients undermine specialty retailer’s “all-natural” claim.

The Importance of Being a Complainer

You have the power to hold deceptive marketers accountable.

One Mom’s Goal to Buy American-made Products Can Teach Us All Something

CBS News

Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

Some of the world’s largest corporations have reportedly raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which is unaffiliated with the international movement.

Loyant Herbicide

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the herbicide effectively controls barnyard grass and other weeds in rice fields

Tostitos Hint of Lime Chips

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that lime is a flavoring ingredient in the chips when the ingredients list reveals the chips do not contain any limes and the flavor comes from unspecified…

Safety Features in Hyundai Ioniq Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing that vehicles have safety features they do not have

The Packaging of McCormick’s Ground Black Pepper

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Trader Joe’s Organic Corn Flakes

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly

At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme

Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.