How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014

Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.

Advertising of Supplement Targeting Seniors Questioned

TINA.org Joins with AARP in Objecting to Move Free Class-Action Settlement MADISON, Conn., March 12, 2015 — More than 46 million people suffer from arthritis, many of them elderly, and…

Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda?

Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.

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

False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.

‘Almay Simply American’ Campaign Simply Not True

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint about Deceptive Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. May 20, 2015 – More than 95 percent of Revlon’s Almay line of cosmetics sold on its website…

Glucosamine Supplements: Rexall, Osteo Bi-Flex, and Others

Multilevel Marketing: The Day Job that Doesn’t Pay

More than 97 percent of DSA member companies use or have used misleading income claims.

Glucosamine Settlement Is a Raw Deal for Consumers

TINA.org objects to proposed settlement in which marketer and plaintiffs’ attorneys are the only winners.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Products

Auction Site A Losing Bet for Consumers According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Advertising savings of 90 percent or more on a range of flashy electronics and consumer goods, penny auction website DealDash.com markets itself as “the fair and honest bidding site.” An…

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Gillette Canadian Commercial

Wells Fargo Bank’s Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds Fees

Equisolar

Allegations: Deceptively representing that consumers who install solar panels will save money on their energy bills

Visionworks BOGO Offers

Not Every Product in the (Unofficial) Oscars Swag Bag Is a Winner

TINA.org examines the potential deceptive advertising issues of products in the unofficial Oscars swag bag.

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

Groups Challenge Deceptive Influencer Marketing of Alcohol MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2018 – Hip-hop producer and “King of Snapchat” DJ Khaled has scaled back his rampant promotion of alcohol on…

Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Diesel Vehicles

Allegations: Deceptively advertising vehicles as the “Cleanest Super Duty Diesel Ever”