Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site? Consumer News Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site? TINA.org finds more of the same – and then some – from retail giant.
CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims Consumer News CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast Consumer News Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast Brain experts say save your money.
5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021 Consumer News 5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021 From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.
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TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark Consumer News TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.
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Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud Consumer News Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud White House supports ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members Consumer News Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.
New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law Consumer News New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.
The Cost of Doing Business Consumer News The Cost of Doing Business Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.
19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM Consumer News 19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM Exaggerated earnings claims are not hard to find.
Mixed Messaging in the MLM Industry Regarding Coronavirus Claims Consumer News Mixed Messaging in the MLM Industry Regarding Coronavirus Claims We have to make sure we’re not seen as “taking advantage of a crisis situation,” said DSA President Joe Mariano.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”
FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire Consumer News FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.
Blowing the Whistle on These Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims Consumer News Blowing the Whistle on These Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims Instant replay shows six instances in which Super Bowl 52 advertisers have fumbled ad claims.
7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings Consumer News 7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org’s naughty list for 2017.
Six Deceptive Student Loan Debt Relief Claims Consumer News Six Deceptive Student Loan Debt Relief Claims Grads need to be on the lookout for these debt relief claims.
NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims The company’s signature pitch — lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days — lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.