AT&T’s Bait-and-Switch Marketing

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising monthly fees without disclosing certain fees

FDA To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims

Agency’s inquiry based on findings of TINA.org investigation.

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

MADISON, CONN.  August 23, 2017 – With Goop, actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has created a wellness empire based on unconventional products such as yoni eggs, Shaman-inspired medicine bags, and crystal therapy…

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Claims False, Groups Allege

Consumer groups call on federal agency to investigate marketing.

MyPillow Deceptively Marketed According to Ad Watchdog

Company CEO Pledges to Make Corrections MADISON, CONN., February 23, 2016 – An investigation conducted by consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), has revealed that Minnesota-based MyPillow Inc. has been using…

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.

How Adore Me Deceives You

TINA.org files complaint with state and federal regulators.

Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble

TINA.org finds that the marketing of Algal-900 DHA violates FTC order.

Direct Selling Association is Honoring Ethics Code Violators According to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. June 7, 2016–The Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association for multi-level marketing companies, honors 22 companies that purportedly “serve as examples of direct selling at its…

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Don’t Make a Meal of these Turkey Day Marketing Ploys

Consumers have a bone to pick with these claims.

O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement

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

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

We Buy Ugly Houses

Real estate investing franchise may deduct a pretty penny from the market value of your home.

Discounts at Ralph Lauren

Whole Foods Products

LifeLock’s Marketing

Publix 100% Real Grated Romano Parmesan Cheese

Marketing of Marlboro Lights Cigarettes

The Marketing for FasciaBlaster

Allegations: Falsely advertising the health and medical benefits of using FasciaBlaster without scientific evidence to support advertised claims