Ultimate Acai Diet

As heard on SiriusXM radio:   Says the ad: “You’ll burn fat, control your appetite, and get an energy surge like never before. If you want to lose 10, 20,…

Weekly Legal Roundup

Diamonds, energy supplements and cholesterol reducing drugs made legal headlines in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of February 11, 2013. Two new false advertising actions were filed: It’s a…

SunRun Inc.

iRenew Bracelet

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…

Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free

There’s lots of strings attached to offers of free products and services.

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated.  What does that mean?  It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

Sure, The Goop Lab Is Absurd — but It Also Offers Hope

Arielle Pardes, WIRED

Gwyneth Paltrow-Hosted ‘The Goop Lab’ Reveals First Trailer

THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter

TINA.org leads charge against deceptive Instagram ads

David Perera, FTC Watch

Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure

Paul Brinkmann, Orlando Sentinel

Tom Horne campaign contributors prompt questions

J.T. Reid, AZ Central

CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees

Be wary of claims of free or low-cost delivery.

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Arizona Beverages Fruit Juice Cocktails and Other Beverages

Allegations: False natural claims

Fairlife Milk Imposter Car Wrap Scam

This scam will not die.

AutoZone Imposter Car Wrap Scam

If you see one of these scams in the rear-view mirror, floor it.

Ghost Kid-Friendly Marketing

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.