AT&T’s International Roaming Fees

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose when customers will be charged international roaming fees

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.

Cali Botanicals

FDA warns that kratom supplements may do more harm than good in combating opioid addiction and withdrawal.

What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging?

Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.

The FDA’s Supplement Problem

Agency attempts to get a handle on $40 billion industry.

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

Fitzgerald Auto Mall

Consumer accuses dealership of pulling a bait and switch.

UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims

Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.

Nestlé USA’s Chocolates

Allegations: Deceptively labeling chocolates in a way to make consumers believe that the cocoa used in them was produced using environmentally and socially responsible standards

Carnival Cruise Drink Packages

TINA.org reader calls out promotion for cruise lines’ CHEERS! beverage program.

Craftsman

COMPRESSOR-USA logo may give consumers the wrong impression.

Chevy Says Its Silverado Is ‘The Official Truck of Real People.’ Really?

Not all of the puffed-up claims in this TV ad can be defended as puffery.

VIN Decoding

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

Overdraft Fees Charged by SEFCU

Welch’s Fruit Snacks Fiber Claims

Are Menus Ads?

The ultimate question for one California court.

Prevagen Is Going to the Dogs

Second Circuit rules FTC/NY case against Prevagen can proceed.