Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit

Lawsuit alleges Jeunesse is preying on Chinese-American immigrants.

BodyArmor

Sports drink company’s Haterade-fueled ad claims head to FTC for further review.

Volkswagen “Clean Diesel” Vehicles

Allegations: Falsely marketing “Clean Diesel” vehicles as high performing, fuel efficient, green, and environmentally-friendly

Toyota RAV4s

Amazon Brain Supplements Database

Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ Sustainability Campaign

Canadian law enforcement agency opens inquiry into apparel company’s green claims.

Consumer Alert: ‘Made in USA’ Cars

Exercise caution when car ads say ‘made’ or ‘built’ in the U.S.

“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign

Why is TINA.org advertising?

The Argument for TINA.org

Advertising spending totals about $150 billion annually in the United States and $500 billion globally. Many of the dollars spent today on advertising are no longer used for traditional print…

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.

Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It

The financial appeal of multi-level marketing companies attracts investors and swindlers alike.

TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma

FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.

2017 Scentsy Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing

Tune in on Tuesday to hear TINA.org’s take on fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the FTC’s 13(b) authority.

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Celebrity-endorsed NFTs leave investors ‘financially crippled’

Jesselyn Cook, NBC News

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.