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‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn

Google ad leaves consumer feeling empty.

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress

Tune in on Thursday to hear TINA.org’s take on ways to safeguard consumers and fight fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UV Sanitizer USA

UV Sanitizer USA

When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.

Microban 24

Microban 24

Sanitizing spray does not provide 24-hour protection against viruses, despite what its TV commercial may make you think.

Vitamin Bounty

Vitamin Bounty

Immunity-boosting claims related to the coronavirus continue to come under fire.

TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

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

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

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

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

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

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

Products with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Technology

Products with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Technology

Allegations: Falsely representing that products eliminate the COVID-19 virus and produce cleaner air, and that claims are based on independent testing

Remdesivir

Remdesivir

Allegations: Falsely marketing Remdesivir as safe and effective against COVID-19 without disclosing its limitations and adverse events, including fatalities

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.

GEICO’s Giveback Program

GEICO’s Giveback Program

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the company would compensate customers for overpayments made during the COVID-19 pandemic by applying discounts to new and renewal auto insurance policies from April to October…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.

Spirit Airlines Shortcut Boarding