2023 Java Momma Income Claims Database

CATrends: Junk Fees Added to Ticket Prices

Lawsuits allege online ticket sellers violate New York state law.

Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint against Homeaglow

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 9, 2025 – An investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that Homeaglow is deceptively advertising $19 home cleanings in order to lure consumers into…

Jess Stewart (aka Micro Bakery Girl)

Will you really make thousands of dollars a month as a home baker?

Greenwashing

Many consumers prefer environmentally friendly products but greenwashing is rampant.

What You Should Know about Shein

Fast-fashion retailer’s alleged fake discounts are just the beginning.

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Trustco Bank

Allegations: Falsely representing when the bank charges overdraft fees

MLM Income Disclosures: When Average Does Not Equal Typical

Pyramid scheme experts explain how MLM income disclosures can be deceptive.

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.

RegrowAustralia

Another TINA.org reader flags another opportunistic bracelet seller seeking to cash in on the charity of others.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims.

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

iMarketsLive Financial Document Debunks Income Claims

MLM’s long-awaited income disclosure statement, while confusing, packs some hard truths.

Palmolive® Ultra Pure + Clear® Dish Detergents

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as hypoallergenic and containing “no unnecessary ingredients”