MUSA Recidivists Consumer News MUSA Recidivists 1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Consumer News UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.
Seven Figure Publishing Ad Alert Seven Figure Publishing TINA.org breaks down company’s claim that you can collect “extra” money from the Social Security Administration.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Ad Alert 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Despite claims to offer “upfront pricing,” company does not provide consumers with removal estimates in its ads or on its website.
Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Diesel Vehicles Class Action Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Diesel Vehicles Allegations: Deceptively advertising vehicles as the “Cleanest Super Duty Diesel Ever”
Multilevel Marketing: The Day Job that Doesn’t Pay Consumer News Multilevel Marketing: The Day Job that Doesn’t Pay More than 97 percent of DSA member companies use or have used misleading income claims.
H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers Blog H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.
Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’ Consumer News Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’ NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.
TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims Blog TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company’s inappropriate health and income claims.
Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition Consumer News Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?
O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement Consumer News O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement Consumers complained that “free” starter kits left them with unexpected charges.
Patriot Tube Ad Alert Patriot Tube FTC brings company’s questionable Made in the USA claims into the light of day.
Waiakea Volcanic Water Ad Alert Waiakea Volcanic Water “Premium” bottled water actually comes from the tap, according to a Hawaiian water official.
Fertilix Ad Alert Fertilix FDA warns company behind male fertility supplement about unapproved drug claims.
MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest Consumer News MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest TINA.org calls out cure-all pillow marketing.
7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls Consumer News 7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls TINA.org is throwing the flag on several Big Game advertisers this year.