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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.

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.

Dreamhouse Fine Foods Gourmet Praline Pecans

Class Action

Dreamhouse Fine Foods Gourmet Praline Pecans

In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly representing that Dreamhouse Fine Foods Gourmet Praline Pecans contain “evaporated cane juice” when, according to plaintiffs,…

Finest Nutrition Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements

Class Action

Finest Nutrition Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements

In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreen Co. for allegedly falsely marketing Finest Nutrition glucosamine sulfate dietary supplements as containing 1000mg of glucosamine sulfate when, according to…

After Kim Kardashian’s SEC settlement, influencers working with brands could face more scrutiny – and fines

Media Coverage

After Kim Kardashian’s SEC settlement, influencers working with brands could face more scrutiny – and fines

Marty Swant, Digiday

MN-based MyPillow fined $1M for deceptive ads

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MN-based MyPillow fined $1M for deceptive ads

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Natural or not? The fight to define natural ingredients

Media Coverage

Natural or not? The fight to define natural ingredients

Courtney Holmes, Joe Ducey, ABC 15

Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others

Class Action

Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others

June 2015: Some of the lawsuits were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (MDL Docket Information: In Re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL…

Canon All-In-One Printer

Class Action

Canon All-In-One Printer

Allegations: Failing to disclose that devices need ink to scan or fax documents

Siena Mattresses on Amazon

Ad Alert

Siena Mattresses on Amazon

TINA.org takes a closer look at the fine print behind a 180-night trial.

Microban 24

Ad Alert

Microban 24

Sanitizing spray does not provide 24-hour protection against viruses, despite what its TV commercial may make you think.

Timeline

Consumer News

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Titan Tool

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Titan Tool

The fine print changes everything.

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

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Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Spoiler: the chicken wings are neither free nor do they last for life.

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Consumer News

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

Consumer News

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Free Tablet Has a Catch

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Free Tablet Has a Catch

This notice sent by mail for a free Tablet may seem exciting at first, but there’s a catch. In order to receive your “New 7″ Tablet,” you must attend a…

Utah quietly slashes fines from $1.1M to $31K for online e-cigarette marketers