These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Costco’s Marketing of HVAC Systems

Pyramid Scheme Expert Issues Warning about Vemma

Business school dean cautions students and other deans.

BPI Sports

BPI Sports, a supplement company, discontinued some of its advertising claims after the claims were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Amare Global Happy Juice

MLM’s advertising claims are in need of a gut check.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Monat Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “all-natural” and able to support physical performance, mental alertness, and focus, and provide energy

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme?

The court left little doubt about this company’s business operations.

2023 Ambit Income Claims Database

Discount Power Rates

North American Power and Gas

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…

French Vanilla Java 300 Triple Shot

Cascade Platinum

Detergent brand uses greenwashing in effort to convince consumers that running a less than full dishwasher is actually good for the environment.

Bulletproof Cold Brew Coffee

Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls

“You don’t need to detox … anything at all,” says an OB/GYN commenting on company’s outlandish claims.

Flat Tummy’s Outrageous Marketing Tactics Need to Stop

“Detox” tea company’s influencer-driven marketing claims fall flat.