FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

The Jewelers Vigilance Commitee, which was formed in 1917, provides education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

Careers

Aveda Institute Los Angeles

Allegations: Falsely representing the quality of its esthetic and cosmetic educational programs and job placement rates

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

CollegeAmerica

Chain of private colleges faces lawsuit over post-graduation earnings claims.

Stratford Career Institute

Institution agrees to refund students misled by its high school diploma program.

Bonnie Patten

Bonnie, executive director of TINA.org, is an attorney and mother of three. Her commitment to educating the public about deceptive marketing stems from her belief that education is the only…

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…

DeVry University’s Advertised Employment and Income Rates

GSA Advantage

TINA.org investigated the U.S. General Services Administration’s online shopping system, GSA Advantage!®, which supplies products and services to federal agencies, the District of Columbia, state and local governments, and certain…

U.S. Cancer Centers

TINA.org found 90% of U.S. cancer centers have used deceptive patient testimonials in their marketing materials.

Savers

Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now

Do you want to get rich right now? Well the Internet has some helpful suggestions.

What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.