Several Brands of Drill Bits and Saw Blades

Allegations: Deceptively marketing the composition of certain titanium and cobalt drill bits and saw blades

The Accidental Typo on Purpose

How deceptive MLMers try to evade regulators in the COVID era.

DeWalt Wheels

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products expire and if used after the expiration date, may crack, split, or explode

DeWalt Wet/Dry Vacuums

Allegations: Products do not achieve the advertised horsepower during actual use

Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags

“The mudman” has apparently found a new MLM to sell his “magic dirt.”

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning

…for now.

President-Elect to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump University Suits

New York AG calls settlement “a major victory for the over 6,000 victims of his fraudulent university.”

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

TGIFridays Cheddar Cheese Crunchy Fries

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the fries as made with potatoes when the ingredients list reveals they are made with mostly corn

TGIFridays Mozzarella Sticks

CATrends: Fake Reference Prices

The illusion of savings.

TINA.org Joins Fight over Michael Jackson Album

Legal battle over Michael Jackson’s posthumous album may create “dangerous” precedent.

2018’s Apple Shopping Event

Holiday Shopping: Not Every Deal’s Worth It

Protect yourself against deceptive advertising this holiday shopping season.

Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K

How the advertising of a free tablet (mis)led two consumers to Best Buy over the holiday weekend.

Best Buy Attempts to Make Good Following Mobile Site Snafu

Free tablet promotion caused consumer confusion by not adequately disclosing terms.

Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says

Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.