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Physician Naturals

A TINA.org reader passed along a link to a site she thought was suspicious, physiciannaturals.com. The website has a variety of supplements that claim all sorts of health benefits. According…

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

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Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Searching for the perfect all-girls weekend rental, my dear friend came across this ad on Craigslist: Fantastic 5 bedroom . . . house with water views just 300 feet from…

Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes

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Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes

Washington State maintains that “all online advertisements for escort services are actually offers for prostitution.” Not exactly a stretch of the imagination, right?

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

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Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

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UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn

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‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn

Google ad leaves consumer feeling empty.

Studio Guti’s ‘1,000 Poses for Photography’ (Hardcover Not Included)

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Studio Guti’s ‘1,000 Poses for Photography’ (Hardcover Not Included)

Expecting a hardcover book, TINA.org reader receives a link for a digital download instead.

BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

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BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

Nearly recalled by the FDA, BOO is purportedly back on the market.

Donations Given at CVS

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Donations Given at CVS

Allegations: Defrauding consumers by asking them to make donations to the American Diabetes Association on checkout screens when all or part of the donated money went to CVS

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022