Sens.: Schools Forcing Arbitration Shouldn’t Get Federal Funds Consumer News Sens.: Schools Forcing Arbitration Shouldn’t Get Federal Funds Senators single out for-profit institutions in letter to the Department of Education.
The Snag in the Swag Bag Consumer News The Snag in the Swag Bag Academy tries to bring down curtains on Oscar gift bag claims
MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest Consumer News MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest TINA.org calls out cure-all pillow marketing.
Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page Consumer News Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page It’s a BBB page like no other.
FDA To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims Consumer News FDA To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims Agency’s inquiry based on findings of TINA.org investigation.
Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims Consumer News Walmart Website Dropping Made in USA Claims FTC closes probe into Walmart Made in the USA claims following TINA.org complaint.
FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Consumer News FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.
Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women Consumer News Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women Centers deceive women by implying that they provide or refer for abortion, report claims.
Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations Consumer News Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.
Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny Consumer News Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.
The Doom that Came to Kickstarter Consumer News The Doom that Came to Kickstarter Crowdfunding board game project creator settles FTC charges he gamed backers in first agency action on site.
Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question Consumer News Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.
A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters Consumer News A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters Sites warned about misleading claims.
Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Consumer News Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.
Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Consumer News Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App Is this YouTube video geared toward youngsters an advertisement or original content?
Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement Consumer News Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.
Revenge Porn Site IsAnybodyDown.com Down for Count Consumer News Revenge Porn Site IsAnybodyDown.com Down for Count FTC alleges Craig Brittain used deceptive means to amass a nude photo library of more than 1,000 people.
Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings Consumer News Best Web Design Agencies Deceptive Rankings “Independent authority” on web design agencies may be anything but.
Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions Consumer News Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions TINA.org compiles database of more than 200 instances of health claims.
Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges Consumer News Children’s Supplement Maker Nourishlife Settles FTC Charges Advertising of supplement was at center of TINA.org investigation.