Week in Review Blog Week in Review Oil, heating pads, rugs, razors, and drinks – no, this isn’t about preparing for a romantic interlude, but rather the products featured in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of…
When TINA.org Investigations Collide Blog When TINA.org Investigations Collide These brand collabs are far from fab.
CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule Blog CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule
Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Blog Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.
Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19 Blog Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19 Of all the companies exploiting the pandemic, doTerra stands out as a steadfast recidivist.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.
H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers Blog H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016 Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015 What we did this year at TINA.org.
Not Very Presidential, Guys Blog Not Very Presidential, Guys Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight’s debate.
5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Blog 5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.
TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims Blog TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims TINA.org campaigns for #vemmatruth by outing sites making unsubstantiated health claims.
The Argument for TINA.org Blog The Argument for TINA.org Advertising spending totals about $150 billion annually in the United States and $500 billion globally. Many of the dollars spent today on advertising are no longer used for traditional print…
Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Blog Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…
FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials Blog FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.
FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level Blog FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.
DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Blog DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.
‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers Blog ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers Cautionary stories like Belle Gibson’s are not unique.
Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail Blog Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail What you see may NOT be what you get.
All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act Blog All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.