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It All Starts with a Good Foundation

It All Starts with a Good Foundation

Socrates said that “beauty is a short-lived tyranny,” but cosmetic companies will have you believing otherwise. The vast majority of ads for foundation feature celebrities and models, regardless of age,…

Mascara: Jeepers Creepers, Where’d Ya Get Those Peepers?

Mascara: Jeepers Creepers, Where’d Ya Get Those Peepers?

If you go by mascara ads that you see in magazines and on TV, modern mascara technology has evolved to the point of growing small hairy caterpillars on top of…

How An Instagram Post About ‘Gram Worthy Pores’ Broke Federal Law

How An Instagram Post About ‘Gram Worthy Pores’ Broke Federal Law

Jesselyn Cook, HUFFPOST

Skechers lawsuit: How to get your piece of the $40-million payout

Skechers lawsuit: How to get your piece of the $40-million payout

Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

After Kim Kardashian’s SEC settlement, influencers working with brands could face more scrutiny – and fines

After Kim Kardashian’s SEC settlement, influencers working with brands could face more scrutiny – and fines

Marty Swant, Digiday

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

FTC Impersonation Scams Rule Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Impersonation Scams Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its proposed rulemaking to address impersonation scams.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Have Celebs Learned Their Lesson from the FTX Debacle?

Have Celebs Learned Their Lesson from the FTX Debacle?

Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times

FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again

FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again

First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

New rule also targets paid reviews.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.

Carvana’s ‘7-Day Money-Back Guarantee’

Carvana’s ‘7-Day Money-Back Guarantee’

Is it still a money-back guarantee if you end up paying hundreds of dollars?

What You Should Know about USANA

What You Should Know about USANA

Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.

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

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.

Theraworx Relief

Theraworx Relief

Pharmacist testimonials at the center of advertising inquiry head to the FTC for further review.

What You Should Know about Market America

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

MLM News Alert

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.