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Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

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Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.

Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain

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Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain

New supplement line targets women with deceptive and illegal health claims.

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

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TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

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Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

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Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

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TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

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

Ad or Not? Bella Hadid and Max Mara

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Ad or Not? Bella Hadid and Max Mara

Brand-disclosure statements are not a one-and-done deal.

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

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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.”

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

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TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.

Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

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Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

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Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

Complaint alleges that painkiller companies schemed to deceive U.S. market.

By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

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By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.

FTC Social Media Actions

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FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

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The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

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What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

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Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Lawmakers struggle with branding initiatives.

Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements

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Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements

Proceed with caution when it comes to menopause marketing.

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

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Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.

TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions

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TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions

A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.

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Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions

Ad or Not? Bella Hadid and Max Mara

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

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

Is Deceptive Drug Marketing Killing Us?

By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

FTC Social Media Actions

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Pot Ad Regs: Overly Restrictive or Too Lax?

Consumer Alert: Menopause Supplements

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions