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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.

The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule

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The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule

Consumers can’t afford to go it alone when it comes to atypical income claims.

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.

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.

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.

Bank of America Credit Cards

Class Action

Bank of America Credit Cards

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the bank would “offer assistance to qualifying consumer[s]” during the COVID-19 pandemic when the bank rejected requests for assistance

Refunds of Bank of America’s Fees

Class Action

Refunds of Bank of America’s Fees

Allegations: Falsely representing that it would provide accountholders with refunds of various bank fees during the COVID-19 pandemic when the bank systematically refused to provide refunds

Capital One Credit Cards

Class Action

Capital One Credit Cards

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that it would help credit card customers during the COVID-19 pandemic when the company systematically denied customers’ requests for help

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

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Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

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

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…

$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong

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$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong

Emily Stewart, Vox

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

2020 Arbonne Health Claims Database

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2020 Arbonne Health Claims Database

In 2020, TINA.org investigated the 16 MLMs targeted by the FTC for making deceptive COVID-related claims and found that each of the MLMs has continued to make unsubstantiated health claims and/or deceptive…

2020 Arbonne Income Claims Database

Evidence

2020 Arbonne Income Claims Database

In 2020, TINA.org investigated the 16 MLMs targeted by the FTC for making deceptive COVID-related claims and found that each of the MLMs has continued to make unsubstantiated health claims and/or deceptive…

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What You Should Know about USANA

The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule

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

U.S. Senate Testimony

What You Should Know about Market America

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

Bank of America Credit Cards

Refunds of Bank of America’s Fees

Capital One Credit Cards

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

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

$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

2020 Arbonne Health Claims Database

2020 Arbonne Income Claims Database