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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Diageo for Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Ciroc

MADISON, CONN., Dec. 11, 2018 — Diageo’s Ciroc has experienced a meteoric rise in sales over the past decade thanks in part to a marketing strategy heavily focused on celebrity…

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

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Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…

Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores

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Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores

TINA.org investigation finds ratings don’t match vintage of bottles sold on store shelf.

TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

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TINA.org to Bob’s Discount Furniture: Stop the Deceptive Advertising

TINA.org follow-up investigation finds consumers are still not getting the full story on store’s financing program.

Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors

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Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors

Married couples’ phantom debt collection scheme headlines recent sweep.

Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims

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Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims

Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

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