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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers

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FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers

Is the FDA doing enough to monitor the supplement industry?

Sunshine Report: State-by-State Access to Consumer Complaints

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Sunshine Report: State-by-State Access to Consumer Complaints

#SunshineWeek: Find out which states should do more to give consumers information on complaints filed against businesses.

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Google ad touting a “free license plate lookup” won’t get you very far.

TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

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TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

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TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

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Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes.

Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

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Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children

Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.

BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

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BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

Nearly recalled by the FDA, BOO is purportedly back on the market.

TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

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TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 12, 2023—Colgate-Palmolive is deceptively marketing its Tom’s of Maine and Colgate toothpaste tubes as “recyclable” in violation of the FTC’s Green Guides, according to an investigation by…

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

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Consumers looking to increase their wealth may need to look elsewhere.

Consumers Continue to Report DealDash for Deceptive, Predatory Practices

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Consumers Continue to Report DealDash for Deceptive, Predatory Practices

Problems persist seven years after TINA.org complaint against penny auction site.

Renewal by Andersen Reported for Making Deceptive Made in USA Claims

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Renewal by Andersen Reported for Making Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. July 1, 2025 – Renewal by Andersen, which bills itself as “one of largest replacement window companies in the country,” is deceptively marketing its products as Made in…

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