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BeActive

BeActive

TINA.org investigated BeActive Plus, a brace marketed as able to treat sciatic nerve pain, and found that its advertising is improperly using FDA logos in violation of the FDA’s Logo…

Rytr

Brands

Rytr

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding a proposed consent order that addresses fabricated, AI-generated reviews

Patent & Trademark Office (Imposter)

Brands

Patent & Trademark Office (Imposter)

TINA.org investigated Patent & Trademark Office, a Washington-based company that operates an imposter scam, and found that it deceptively poses as the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an official…

SEC Investment Adviser Rule Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

SEC Investment Adviser Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the SEC regarding the use of testimonials in investment adviser marketing.

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Junk Fees Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its rulemaking proceeding to address junk and hidden fees.

ROSCA Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

ROSCA Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment supporting the FTC’s broader use of ROSCA to pursue deceptive acts.

MA AG Junk Fees and Automatic Renewal Subscriptions Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

MA AG Junk Fees and Automatic Renewal Subscriptions Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the Massachusetts AG’s office regarding its proposed regulations on junk fees and automatic renewal subscriptions.

Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

Industries

Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

TINA.org urged the FTC to formally notify all MLM companies of the law and use its penalty offense authority.

DSA Companies Income Claims

Industries

DSA Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies have used atypical income claims to market the business opportunity.

Celebrities Promoting NFTs

Industries

Celebrities Promoting NFTs

TINA.org investigated celebrities who promote non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on their social media channels and found that it is an area rife with deception.

MLM Companies Income Claims

Industries

MLM Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 98% of MLM companies have used atypical income claims to market their business opportunities.

FTC Funeral Rule Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Funeral Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding the need to update its Funeral Rule to better protect distressed consumers.

FTC Negative Option Rule Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Negative Option Rule Comments

TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC on ways to better protect consumers from deceptive negative option offers.

Made in USA Petition

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

Made in USA Petition

TINA.org successfully petitioned the FTC to enact a Made in USA rule to better protect consumers and more forcefully deter deceptive practices.

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its efforts to address fake reviews.

FTC Business Opportunity Rule Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Business Opportunity Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding the Business Opportunity Rule and the need to include the direct selling industry in the rule.

FTC Green Guides Comments

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Green Guides Comments

TINA.org submitted two comments to the FTC regarding the need to revise its Green Guides and initiate a rulemaking proceeding to address greenwashing.

FTC Collaboration Act Study Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions