JetBlue’s Prices

Allegations: Failing to disclose that the airline tracks consumers’ online activities and then uses the data collected to set prices based on each consumers’ online behavior

GermGuardian AC4300 and AC4825 Series

Allegations: Falsely representing that the air purifiers’ ultraviolet bulbs kill bacteria, viruses, and mold

Not So American-Made

In honor of the Fourth of July, a reminder that not all “USA-made” products meet the legal definition.

Multilevel Marketing: The Day Job that Doesn’t Pay

More than 97 percent of DSA member companies use or have used misleading income claims.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 26, 2017 –A little over a year ago, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the Kardashian/Jenner sisters for publishing social media posts that…

Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

2021 Collection

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

Liter Sale at Sally Beauty Supply

2020 Market America Income Claims

The Good Feet Store

Customer testimonials aren’t a good fit for claims that shoe inserts address medical conditions like plantar fasciitis.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

Houseparty App

Volkswagen’s People First Warranty

MagniSole Magnetic Insoles

Unsubstantiated health claims aren’t the sole problem with these insoles.

Iberia Olive Oil Blend

One ingredient is given prominence on the front of the bottle but it’s not the primary one.

WEN® Cleansing Conditioners