Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims Consumer News Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.
Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry Consumer News Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.
Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame Consumer News Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.
The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution Consumer News The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution Financial services company ordered to surrender $15 million in assets.
FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Consumer News FDA Warns Tobacco Brands about ‘Natural’ Labels Action called a milestone in FDA regulation of tobacco marketing.
Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims Consumer News Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.
How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Consumer News How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare Before you book that great getaway deal, you need to ask some questions.
FTC Asks L’Oréal: Where’s the Science? Consumer News FTC Asks L’Oréal: Where’s the Science? Company settles complaint about its gene claims.
FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway Consumer News FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway See the FTC’s track record when it comes to pyramid cases.
Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This Consumer News Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This Popular app reaches agreement with FTC to make privacy changes.
TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Consumer News TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Investigation finds no competent evidence to support memory improvement claims and FTC files a lawsuit.
Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean Consumer News Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean TINA.org to FTC: Walmart lied.
What’s Behind Your Halloween Haul? Consumer News What’s Behind Your Halloween Haul? What you should know about some of the candy in your trick-or-treat bag.
Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors Consumer News Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors Married couples’ phantom debt collection scheme headlines recent sweep.
Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions Consumer News Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions Here’s what you need to know before you apply for a reverse mortgage.
11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Consumer News 11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?
TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising Consumer News TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising TINA.org follow-up investigation finds consumers are still not getting the full story on store’s financing program.
By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements Consumer News By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements Regulators send united message about deceptively marketed supplements.
Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims Consumer News Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims Purina and Blue Buffalo in legal feud over by-products.
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? Consumer News Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.