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Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org Press Release Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org Advertising savings of 90 percent or more on a range of flashy electronics and consumer goods, penny auction website DealDash.com markets itself as “the fair and honest bidding site.” An…
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Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case Press Release Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled a pyramid scheme in a lawsuit filed last year, has…
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Tom’s of Maine’s ‘Naturally Dry’ Deodorant Ad Alert Tom’s of Maine’s ‘Naturally Dry’ Deodorant It’s the “natural” deodorant whose sole active ingredient is not natural.
FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims Consumer News FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims Company says definition of American-made is troubling.
Koppy Motors Scratch Ticket Scam Ad Alert Koppy Motors Scratch Ticket Scam Scratch the ticket to reveal the real game.
Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org Press Release Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CONN. May 10, 2016 Sexy designer lingerie at a discount is the premise behind Adore Me, one of the rising players in the fast growing subscription-goods industry. But an…
What You Should Know about Kyäni Consumer News What You Should Know about Kyäni TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.
TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims Press Release TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…
Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Consumer News Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Where courts fell short in satisfying consumers who sued companies in false ads cases.
$50 Red Lobster Gift Card Ad Alert $50 Red Lobster Gift Card Lobster lovers, beware: This gift card is no easy catch and the pursuit of it may cost you plenty.
Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean Consumer News Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean TINA.org to FTC: Walmart lied.