McDonald’s Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising vanilla as the flavoring ingredient

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Low Testosterone Timeline

The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule

Consumers can’t afford to go it alone when it comes to atypical income claims.

Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

It’s A 10 Haircare Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products repair damaged hair when none of the ingredients are capable of repairing hair

TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?

Consumer Alert: Celebrity-Promoted NFTs

Exercise caution when considering celebrity-promoted NFTs.

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes. 

Oral Rehydration Solutions

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as if the flavor comes from natural ingredients and the fruits pictured on product labels when they contain artificial flavoring ingredients

7-Select Spicy Jalapeño Jumbo Peanuts

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if the flavor comes from jalapeño peppers and natural ingredients when they also contain artificial flavoring ingredients

Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media

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

Great Value Veggie Straws

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives” when they contain a chemical preservative and a synthetic flavoring ingredient

Nonni’s Limone Biscotti Cookies

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the main flavoring ingredient is lemon when the ingredients list does not include a lemon ingredient

Evian’s “Carbon Neutral” Claims

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product is “carbon neutral” when carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

FTC Impersonation Scams Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its proposed rulemaking to address impersonation scams.

Certain Vinyl Records from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab

Allegations: Falsely marketing that recordings are from the original or master recording when the files have undergone a digital mastering process

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Bars

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous amounts of heavy metals