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The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

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The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

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FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.

IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions

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IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions

A name change is unlikely to alter the fact that this forex trading MLM is not welcome in several countries.

SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale

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SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale

Figuring out when this interactive aquarium will open is a quest in itself, as consumers complain of a bait and switch.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

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TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

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NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

Last week, TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten was presented with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award by the National Consumers League (NCL) for TINA.org’s work fighting false and deceptive advertising.…

The FDA’s Supplement Problem

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The FDA’s Supplement Problem

Agency attempts to get a handle on $40 billion industry.

HonorSociety.org

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HonorSociety.org

What’s the honor of being a member of this honor society? And what real benefits does it offer?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

Class Action

Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others

In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Equitable Acceptance Corp., SLF Center, and Integra Student Solutions for allegedly operating a scheme to sell student loan relief services. Among…

Barlean’s Greens Supplement Powders

Class Action

Barlean’s Greens Supplement Powders

In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Barlean’s for allegedly deceptively advertising its Greens Supplement Powders. The complaint claims that the company misleadingly advertises the product as a…

Le Cordon Bleu

Class Action

Le Cordon Bleu

In February 2018, a state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against culinary school Le Cordon Bleu in 2008. The…

Savannah Law School

Class Action

Savannah Law School

May 2018: The Cliff case was transferred to federal court. (Cliff et al v. Savannah Law School, LLC and John Marshall Law School, LLC, Case No. 18-cv-104, S.D. Ga.) March…

Align®

Class Action

Align®

April 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. December 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for April…

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

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Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.

Doctoral Degrees at Capella University

Class Action

Doctoral Degrees at Capella University

In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against for-profit school Capella University for allegedly operating a bait-and-switch doctoral degree program. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the school misleadingly represents the…

TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims