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FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

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FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

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The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

TINA.org supports consolidated FTC efforts to attack burgeoning issue.

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

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Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

After a yearlong investigation, New York regulators are announcing a crackdown on misleading online reviews.

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

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FTC Fake Reviews Comments

TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding its efforts to address fake reviews.

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

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FTC Bans Fake Reviews

New rule also targets paid reviews.

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

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Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rulemaking proceeding.

Fake It Until You Make It

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Fake It Until You Make It

Learn how to spot fake reviews.

Can you trust an online review?

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Can you trust an online review?

In the fall of 2010, Todd Rutherford launched GettingBookReviews.com, a marketing service for self-published authors that provided book reviews for cash. Soon, he was making $28,000 a month writing reviews,…

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

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2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

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TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

Company to pay $600,000 for allegedly manipulating product pages.

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

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5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Don’t let these hired guns fool you.

Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews

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Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews

Eric Walter, The Daily Record

FTC Social Media Actions

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FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

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Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

That app you must have may not be what you think.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

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What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

Geniux

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Geniux

A supplement that can actually make you smarter? Think again.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

CannaPro CBD

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CannaPro CBD

A fake celebrity endorsement by Tom Hanks is the tip of the iceberg with this CBD product.

Nuvega Lash

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Nuvega Lash

In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against advertisers of Nuvega Lash for allegedly falsely marketing cosmetics on various websites and in social media advertisements. Among other things, the…

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FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

The Growing AI Conundrum: Fake Reviews Edition

Regulators Go after Fake Reviews

FTC Fake Reviews Comments

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

Fighting Back Against Fake Reviews

Fake It Until You Make It

Can you trust an online review?

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

5 Ways to Spot a Fake Review

Attorney general cracks down on fake online reviews

FTC Social Media Actions

Good Ways to Avoid Bad Apps

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

Geniux

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

CannaPro CBD

Nuvega Lash