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TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

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TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.

Tom Brady and TB12’s Implied Coronavirus-Treatment Claims

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Tom Brady and TB12’s Implied Coronavirus-Treatment Claims

Launch of star QB’s “immunity supplement” comes in the middle of a pandemic. Coincidence?

Dr. Sherrill Sellman

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Dr. Sherrill Sellman

How a naturopathic doctor doubled down on her deceptive COVID-19 claims and attracted the attention of federal regulators.

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

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TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

TINA.org complaint comes four years after MLM paid $200 million to settle FTC deceptive advertising charges.

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

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DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.

‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn

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‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn

Google ad leaves consumer feeling empty.

Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

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Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

“The public cannot have confidence that their products are what they purport to be,” says the FDA.

What You Should Know about USANA

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What You Should Know about USANA

Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.

U.S. Senate Testimony

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U.S. Senate Testimony

TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a Senate Subcommittee about COVID-19 pandemic scams.

U.S. House of Representatives Testimony

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U.S. House of Representatives Testimony

TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a House Subcommittee about fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

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Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Clorox Splash-Less Bleach

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Clorox Splash-Less Bleach

Less splash, more confusing marketing.

Peloton

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Peloton

Consumers complain as shipping promises fail to deliver.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

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5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

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Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.

What You Should Know about Market America

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What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

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Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

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Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

Video on MLM’s website promotes supplement for coronavirus prevention.

$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong

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$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong

Emily Stewart, Vox

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TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

Tom Brady and TB12’s Implied Coronavirus-Treatment Claims

Dr. Sherrill Sellman

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn

Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

What You Should Know about USANA

U.S. Senate Testimony

U.S. House of Representatives Testimony

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

Clorox Splash-Less Bleach

Peloton

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

What You Should Know about Market America

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong