What’s Wrong with Right Size Smoothies?

A company that sells weight-loss smoothie mixes seems to be hiding the real truth in the fine print.

Your Public Info is Exposed

Is your online information really at risk?

Toyota Accident Mitigation System

The Franklin Prosperity Report

Newsmax Media, a website that claims to be a news site, sells newsletter subscriptions and is currently pitching the Franklin Prosperity Report as a way to get “Free Stuff and…

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.

Discount Club to Provide Refunds in Misleading Marketing Case

Consumer complain Affinion deceptively charged them for services.

Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute

FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.

Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.

Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

Feds asking banks to close down access to consumers’ accounts.

femMED.com

Here’s a radio ad we heard for femMED.com:   “Ladies, have you lost your passion? Are you uninterested in sex with your partner? Do you put off romance for more…

Authority Tax Services

Here’s a radio ad we heard for Authority Tax Services:   The very beginning of the ad states: Attention tax payers: If you owe $10,000 or more to the IRS,…

Google Pays AdBlock Plus to Have Ads Whitelisted

Is the point of AdBlock Plus to block annoying ads, or to curate them?

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Intelius Identity Protect

Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

Terms of Use

These terms and conditions (the “Terms”) govern your access to and use of Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org)’s website (the “Site”).  By accessing or using the Site, you are agreeing…

Beware of the Real Costs of This Testosterone Booster

Review the fine print to find out true costs of TGen

Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad

The only thing that can be “absolutely guaranteed” is that there is no way to learn a new language in only 10 days. This ad links to a language-software website…

How to Check Your Credit Report Truly for Free

In this age of identity theft and business scams, it is important to check your credit reports regularly.  The The legal basis for every American’s right to review their credit…

Penny Stock Checklist

“Free” offer is apparently tied to a subscription that isn’t free.