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Cancer Treatment Centers of America

TINA.org investigated Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), a for-profit cancer center that consistently spent more on marketing each year than any other U.S. cancer center, and found that it promoted…

Neurocore

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Neurocore

TINA.org investigated the marketing of Michigan-based “brain training” company Neurocore and determined that the company claimed its neurofeedback sessions could treat numerous medical conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, migraines,…

Vapex

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Vapex

TINA.org investigated Vapex, a Utah-based company that sold e-cigarettes, and found that it falsely claimed consumers could receive a “Free Trial’’ offer, used fake testimonials, falsely claimed it won a…

DSA Companies Income Claims

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DSA Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies have used atypical income claims to market the business opportunity.

Rytr

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Rytr

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding a proposed consent order that addresses fabricated, AI-generated reviews

Homeaglow

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Homeaglow

TINA.org found home cleaning services platform falsely advertising $19 house cleanings, using ROSCA-violating autorenewal subscriptions, fabricating consumer reviews and more.

E-Cigarettes Comment

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E-Cigarettes Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to expand the scope of its e-cigarettes review and examine the industry’s marketing practices.

FTC Deceptive Earnings Claims Comment

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FTC Deceptive Earnings Claims Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to initiate a rulemaking prohibiting deceptive or unfair marketing using earnings claims.

FDA Dietary Supplements Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FDA Dietary Supplements Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FDA regarding supplement marketers’ use of disease-treatment claims.

FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment

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FTC Stealth Advertising to Kids Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding ways to protect kids from stealth advertising in digital media.

FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Court Case

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FTC “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Court Case

TINA.org filed an amicus brief in support of the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule to make it easier for consumers to avoid and cancel unwanted subscriptions.

FTC Negative Option Offer Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Negative Option Offer Comments

TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC on ways to better protect consumers from deceptive negative option offers.

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its efforts to address fake reviews.

FTC Green Guides Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Green Guides Comments

TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC regarding the need to revise its Green Guides and initiate a rulemaking proceeding to address greenwashing.

MLM Companies Income Claims

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MLM Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 98% of MLM companies have used atypical income claims to market their business opportunities.

FTC COPPA Rule Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC COPPA Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding its proposed amendments to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule.

Made in USA Petition

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

Made in USA Petition

TINA.org successfully petitioned the FTC to enact a Made in USA rule to better protect consumers and more forcefully deter deceptive practices.

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.

USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the USDA regarding the need to change the definition of “Product of USA” as it pertains to the labeling of meat products.

FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding efforts to improve collaboration with state regulators.

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