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BlackOxygen Organics

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BlackOxygen Organics

Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.

ThePowerMBA

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ThePowerMBA

Welcome to the Michael Scott of MBA programs.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

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Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.

How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

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How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

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TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.

Rental Car Scams

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Rental Car Scams

If you see one of these red flags, pull a U-turn.

Wimbledon on ESPN+

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Wimbledon on ESPN+

Cable-sports giant faults in its marketing of streaming service.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

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Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

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U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

How a $19.95 rental can cost you more than $60.

Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com

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Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com

When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing

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TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing

Tune in on Tuesday to hear TINA.org’s take on fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the FTC’s 13(b) authority.

Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.

Ariat International

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Ariat International

Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse’s mouth.

J.G. Wentworth

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J.G. Wentworth

If you have a structured settlement but you need ‘cash now,’ you may want to call someone else.

LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

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LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

TINA.org alerts Washington AG’s office to deceptive income claims and more.

American Blanket Company

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American Blanket Company

Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

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Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show’s foray into branded content.

TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

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TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.

Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer

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Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer

Consumers aren’t the only ones who watch the ads. Competitors do too.

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

Rental Car Scams

Wimbledon on ESPN+

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

U-Haul’s Hidden Fees

Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing

Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

Ariat International

J.G. Wentworth

LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

American Blanket Company

Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer