Search - Truth in Advertising

Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings

Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings

A Costco store in Huntington Beach, Calif. sold diamond rings promoted as Tiffany rings for a steep discount, making them seem like a real steal.

TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers?

Consumer News

TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers?

Ringless robocall provider seeks an exemption from the FCC.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

Consumer News

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

Consumer News

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Consumer News

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

Consumer News

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings

Consumer News

7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org’s naughty list for 2017.

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Consumer News

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies are on TINA.org’s 2016 naughty list.

Lord of the Influencers

Consumer News

Lord of the Influencers

FTC casts shadow on Warner Brothers’ Mordor video game marketing.

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

Consumer News

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Consumer News

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.

Popular Searches

Close Filters

Product Category

Marketing Tactic

Legal Effort

Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings

TINA’s TAKE: Ringless Voicemail, the Wrong Call for Consumers?

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Lord of the Influencers

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

Companies Getting Coal in 2021