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

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

$5 jewelry and an MLM conference gone wrong

Emily Stewart, Vox

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

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

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

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

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

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.

Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam

Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

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

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.

Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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

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…

Spirit Airlines Shortcut Boarding

Allegations: Deceptively marketing that passengers who upgrade their flight get priority boarding when they weren’t allowed to board early during the COVID-19 pandemic due to state and federal health regulations

Remdesivir

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

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

2020 Youngevity Health Claims Database

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

Best Reader Tips of 2021

This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.