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Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

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Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.

Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

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Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

Hangover relief claims are disease-treatment claims requiring FDA approval.

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

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Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.

Sonos Arc Soundbars

Class Action

Sonos Arc Soundbars

Allegations: Marketing products as high-end speakers that are capable of supporting Dolby Atmos surround-sound technology to produce “realistic spatial audio” without disclosing that a defect causes them to emit a…

TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

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TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

Different name, same game.

Apple AirPods Pro Gen 1

Class Action

Apple AirPods Pro Gen 1

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing superior audio and having noise-cancelling features

AirPods Max

Class Action

AirPods Max

Allegations: Marketing that products provide “unparalleled wireless audio” when a defect causes condensation that leads to several performance issues

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

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MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

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Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

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Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.

Amazon’s ‘Any Book’

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Amazon’s ‘Any Book’

When any book doesn’t mean any book.

Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval

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Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval

Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.

Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

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Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.

When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better

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When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better

Letter to FTC from consumer groups weighs in on deceptive mileage claims in car ads.

Privacy-Schmivacy

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Privacy-Schmivacy

Privacy protection? Not so much.

DSSRC Database

Evidence

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

Electric Mirror LED Mirrors

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Electric Mirror LED Mirrors

FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.

BrewDog

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BrewDog

Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.

ThePowerMBA

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ThePowerMBA

Welcome to the Michael Scott of MBA programs.

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

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TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

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Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children

Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Sonos Arc Soundbars

TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

Apple AirPods Pro Gen 1

AirPods Max

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

Amazon’s ‘Any Book’

Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval

Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better

Privacy-Schmivacy

DSSRC Database

Electric Mirror LED Mirrors

BrewDog

ThePowerMBA

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns