Search - Truth in Advertising

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams

Consumer News

Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams

Fraudsters target consumers as healthcare marketplace goes live.

Education and Career Center

Ad Alert

Education and Career Center

This spam email we got is fishy. First, the strange spacing in the email. Second, the address on the bottom doesn’t look to be real. We don’t think anyone ever…

Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

Consumer News

Judge Approves Facebook Settlement

Agreement gives members used in sponsored stories ads enough for nice lunch.

Sterling Precious Metals

Ad Alert

Sterling Precious Metals

The FTC has banned Sterling Precious Metals from selling precious metals after the telemarketing company conned nearly $5 million from elderly consumers. Sterling Precious Metals allegedly promised customers they could…

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

Press Release

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

Consumer News

Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse

Feds asking banks to close down access to consumers’ accounts.

FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

Consumer News

FTC Says Telemarketing Firm at it Again

Agency seeks contempt order for repeat offender.

NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure

Consumer News

NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure

Relationship claims questioned.

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Consumer News

Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again

Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.

Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail

Consumer News

Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail

The FTC is mailing out refunds to consumers who bought and filed valid claims on Skechers toning shoes.

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

Press Release

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…

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

Consumer News

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

Press Release

Complaint by truthinadvertising.org Prompts Decision Against Children’s Supplement

TINA.org Renews Call for U.S. Regulators to Act MADISON, Conn., June 26, 2013 — After an investigation prompted by a complaint from truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Portuguese advertising authority has issued…

Penalties that Pack a Pinch