REVIV Brands REVIV In early 2020, TINA.org investigated REVIV as part of a larger investigation into the social media marketing of IV therapies, which found more than 40 clinics, including REVIV, using deceptive…
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Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims Consumer News Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.
Liquivida Lounge Brands Liquivida Lounge In early 2020, TINA.org investigated Liquivida Lounge as part of a larger investigation into the social media marketing of IV therapies, which found more than 40 clinics, including Liquivida Lounge,…
TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids Consumer News TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.
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The Perfect Part Ad Alert The Perfect Part Opportunistic eBay seller falsely claims alleged surgical face masks are FDA approved.
Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ Consumer News Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.
American Federal Coin & Bullion Ad Alert American Federal Coin & Bullion Precious metals seller pulls coronavirus-related radio ad following TINA.org inquiry.
What You Should Know about Market America Consumer News What You Should Know about Market America MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.
IV Therapies Database Evidence IV Therapies Database In early 2020, as coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to the highest of any country in the world at the time, TINA.org conducted a review of the social media…
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MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning Consumer News MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.
TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns Press Release TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…