FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level Blog FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.
Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today Blog Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today 1. You can lose weight without diet or exercise. 2. You can make easy, honest money with no risk. 3. You can get a free iPad. 4. This product has…
5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Blog 5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.
Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends Blog Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.
Brain Training: Buyer Beware Blog Brain Training: Buyer Beware Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.
Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection Blog Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection Pending class-action settlement leaves consumers behind.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog 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…
I Was Desperate for a Job, But Not This One Blog I Was Desperate for a Job, But Not This One The opportunity of a lifetime? Not so much.
Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Blog Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Whose responsibility is it to vet ads for fraud?
The Real Cost of Getting a New Mets Cap Blog The Real Cost of Getting a New Mets Cap What happens when a giveaway cap costs more than just a ticket?
Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears Blog Period Tracker Capitalizes on Post-Roe Fears Stardust marketing claims out of this world
A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Blog A .org Does not a Non-Profit Make Change.org, among other sites, has turned me into what some might call a charity slacktivist. Over the past year or so, from the comfort of my own couch, I’ve signed…
Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Blog Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar? Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC. On November 29, 2011, the…
Old Navy’s ‘Americana’ T’s Made Overseas Blog Old Navy’s ‘Americana’ T’s Made Overseas More than a dozen items touting American slogans and imagery are made overseas.
After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Blog After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.
When TINA.org Investigations Collide Blog When TINA.org Investigations Collide These brand collabs are far from fab.
Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail Blog Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail What you see may NOT be what you get.
It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? Blog It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? How many ads are hiding in popular songs?
Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Blog Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Despite the availability of the data, MLM earnings statements fail to disclose crucial information to recruits, writes guest blogger William Keep.