O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement

Consumers complained that “free” starter kits left them with unexpected charges.

MyPillow

Sleep on this company’s supposed buy-one-get-one-free offer.

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.

Revitaline

Trial offer for skin care product carries with it the potential for additional charges.

Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes

Here’s a list of some key cases.

FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

TINA.org applauds proposed amendments but pushes for more.

IQ+

Your IQ may not increase using this brain supplement but your credit card balance might.

$50 Red Lobster Gift Card

Lobster lovers, beware: This gift card is no easy catch and the pursuit of it may cost you plenty.

A Lullaby of Deception

For Mike Huckabee’s next trick, a supplement that is ‘clinically proven’ to help users fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.

PlatinumLED Red Light Therapy

TINA.org sheds light on medical device company’s marketing claims.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Database

CATrends: Fish Oil Supplements Marketed to Support Heart Health

Lawsuits accuse companies of using deceptive claims to reel in consumers.

AdvoCare

TINA.org investigated AdvoCare as part of its larger investigations into unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims and atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims…

Amway

TINA.org investigated Amway as part of its larger investigations into unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims and atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims…

Arbonne

TINA.org investigated Arbonne, a California-based multilevel marketing company, and found that it has deceptively promoted products with unsubstantiated health claims and has used atypical income claims to market its business…

Mannatech

TINA.org investigated Mannatech as part of its larger investigations into unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims and atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims…

Medifast/Optavia

TINA.org investigated Medifast and its Optavia brand as part of its larger investigations into atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims…

Melaleuca

TINA.org investigated Melaleuca as part of its larger investigations into unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims and atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims…

Monat

TINA.org investigated Monat Global as part of a larger investigation into atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims Investigation, click here.

NeoLife International

TINA.org investigated NeoLife, a GNLD International brand, as part of its larger investigations into unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims and atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s…