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Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids

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Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids

Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.

TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes

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TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes

NourishLife has changed parts of its website in response to issues raised by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

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Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

Reader finds out not reading fine print comes at heavy cost.

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

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FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

The FTC filed its first complaint against a company for “mobile phone cramming.”

Modeling Opportunity May Just Take Your Dough

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Modeling Opportunity May Just Take Your Dough

There’s nothing like a stranger telling you that you should be a model to boost your self-esteem. And there’s nothing like falling for a trap and losing your hard-earned money…

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

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Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

Facebook’s Tracking Cookies

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Facebook’s Tracking Cookies

Facebook’s list of privacy abuses in 2011 seemed to grow by the minute. Tech savvy users of the 800 million-strong network reported that A browser or web cookie collects and…

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

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Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

You’ve seen the ads: “No credit? No Problem!” or “We’ll get you a loan regardless of your credit” or “You’ve been pre-qualified!” And our personal favorite: “We don’t care about…

CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests

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CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests

Investigation gives birth to lawsuits challenging accuracy of prenatal tests.

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint

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DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint

Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.

SEC Sues OnPassive Alleging It’s a Pyramid Scheme

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SEC Sues OnPassive Alleging It’s a Pyramid Scheme

Lawsuit claims company defrauded over 800,000 investors of more than $108 million.

Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members

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Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members

TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

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How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

What consumers should know about software tethering.

Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception

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Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception

The statement, “Manufactured in the USA 100%,” had appeared on product packaging.

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

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Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

These brand-relationship disclosures are far from world-class.

FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads

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FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads

Action comes after consumer groups alert agency to more than 100 posts by celebs.

CSPI gets go-ahead for class action against Vitaminwater

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CSPI gets go-ahead for class action against Vitaminwater

A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit concerning misleading health claims made by vitaminwater can proceed as a class action. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)…

CATrends: Nutriwashing

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CATrends: Nutriwashing

Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.

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Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids

TINA.org’s Complaint Sparks Advertising Changes

Interest Charge Hidden in Plain Sight

FTC Pursues First Cell Cramming Case

Modeling Opportunity May Just Take Your Dough

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

Facebook’s Tracking Cookies

Payday, Advanced-Fee and Guaranteed-Approval Loans

CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint

SEC Sues OnPassive Alleging It’s a Pyramid Scheme

Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry

Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception

Winter Olympics Stumble Out the Gate Re #Ad Disclosure

FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads

CSPI gets go-ahead for class action against Vitaminwater

CATrends: Nutriwashing