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.
2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar Blog 2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.
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.
An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Blog An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.
When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive Blog When Truthful Testimonials Are Deceptive When it comes to testimonials, the truth will not always set marketers free.
So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean? Blog So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean? Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Blog FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.
How to Make a Cool $160 Million Through Deceptive Marketing Blog How to Make a Cool $160 Million Through Deceptive Marketing (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.) Step 1: Create a billion dollar fund by unloading assets you own that are soon to be (or are) worthless.…
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl Blog What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.
What’s Trending in Misleading Ads in 2014? Blog What’s Trending in Misleading Ads in 2014? We’re on it!
Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears Blog Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears Stardust marketing claims out of this world
This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges Blog This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges 1-800-Flowers.com and its basket of pricing problems.
The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements Blog The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?
TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising Blog TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.
TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements Blog TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.
Alleged Pyramid Scheme Nerium Pens Its Wish List Blog Alleged Pyramid Scheme Nerium Pens Its Wish List Declarations in court filing read more like a legislative manifesto than remedies that could appropriately be issued by a court.
Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing Blog Taxes Shouldn’t Be This Taxing How tax preparation services may actually make your life harder.
“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign Blog “The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign Why is TINA.org advertising?
Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light Blog Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.