LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM

Vemma leader’s defection to another MLM may not be the end of the story.

BevMo’s 5¢ Sales

Best Buy

The math doesn’t add up for these advertised sales prices.

FDA Warns Triple MiracleZen Platinum Poses Potential Dangers

Undeclared drug ingredients may cause health complications.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Did Miller Just Say it Invented Light Beer?

Why yes it did. But you should know that there’s a certain spin to this tale featured in current ads.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

Red Envelope

  A reader was able to catch this radio ad for RedEnvelope.com, a shopping website that is advertising “25% off almost everything” if you use the code “FAST” at checkout.…

Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.

CCW Safe Comment on TINA.org

Advertisements are everywhere — sometimes they even appear in our own website’s comment section. On our original ad alert for CCW Safe — a self-defense, legal defense subscription service — a CCW…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

Resorts360 at center of complaints filed by truthinadvertising.org.

Jos. A. Bank

Is Amazon Removing List Prices From Product Pages?

Ashlee Kieler, The Consumerist

Amazon Is Quietly Eliminating List Prices

David Streitfeld, The New York Times

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Nutrafol Health Claims

Todd Snyder

“Sitewide” sale didn’t include all items for sale on the site.