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Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

If you’ve ever had the stamina to sit down and try to read a credit card disclosure statement (often the size of a paperback novel), you know that the Sometimes…

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated. What does that mean? It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…

You Said Do Not Call but Some Telemarketers are Doing it Anyway

You Said Do Not Call but Some Telemarketers are Doing it Anyway

Americall was found to actually TRAIN its employees to ignore consumers’ requests to be placed on the company’s do not call list. How did the FTC know? Apparently, they put…

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

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

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

It starts with knowing who created the channel.

Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Prohibited content slips through the cracks.

Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes

Automakers Advertising Made in USA Cars Need to Pump the Brakes

TINA.org puts the auto industry on notice.

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023

And the regulatory efforts that seek to curb them.

CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate

CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate

Consumer Reports study sparks class-action lawsuits.

CATrends: Advertised Number of Loads on Liquid Laundry Detergents

CATrends: Advertised Number of Loads on Liquid Laundry Detergents

Get a load of this.

FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity

FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity

Agency seeks documents from former instructor and salesperson.

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

Lawsuits allege companies fail to make adequate disclosures.

TINA.org Files Complaint over BeActive’s Deceptive FDA Marketing

TINA.org Files Complaint over BeActive’s Deceptive FDA Marketing

And what it actually means to be FDA “cleared.”

CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens

CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens

Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.

CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

Lawsuits allege “real cheese” food products contain fillers.

TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients

TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients

TINA.org joins push for more transparency in food labeling.

Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements

Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements

Proceed with caution when it comes to menopause marketing.

CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.

Best Reader Tips of 2024

Best Reader Tips of 2024

Consumer complaints worth remembering.