2026 Deceptive Ad Trends Consumer News 2026 Deceptive Ad Trends A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store Ad Alert The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store When you don’t own what you buy.
FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Consumer News FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.
How Causewashing Deceives Consumers Consumer Basics How Causewashing Deceives Consumers For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.
DuThermX Ad Alert DuThermX Clips of media appearances that distorted thermal scanner’s effectiveness come down following TINA.org inquiry.
LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations Consumer News LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations Settlement avoids a trial that had been scheduled to begin on Feb 16.
TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again Consumer News TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.
TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads Consumer News TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.
Bonnie Patten Team Bonnie Patten Bonnie, executive director of TINA.org, is an attorney and mother of three. Her commitment to educating the public about deceptive marketing stems from her belief that education is the only…
Byte Invisible Braces Ad Alert Byte Invisible Braces NAD takes issue with blanket disclosure regarding incentivized reviews.
Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’ Ad Alert Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’ As a TINA.org reader put it, it’s only “free” if you first spend money.
Goody’s Hangover Powder Ad Alert Goody’s Hangover Powder What you need to know about this purported hangover remedy.
YourZooki’s ‘Liposomal Vitamin C’ Ad Alert YourZooki’s ‘Liposomal Vitamin C’ Questionable claims persist in wake of U.K. ad regulator ruling.
Nature’s Fulvic Ad Alert Nature’s Fulvic Reality check: Just because something is found in nature doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) Ad Alert UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) For-profit marketing firm masquerades as a “community organization” on Instagram.
Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ground Himalayan Pink Salt Class Action Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ground Himalayan Pink Salt Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Himalayan” and coming from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains” when the salt comes from Pakistan
Chipotle’s ‘$0 Delivery Fee’ Ad Alert Chipotle’s ‘$0 Delivery Fee’ A “$0 Delivery Fee” doesn’t equal “free delivery.”
Amplifei Ad Alert Amplifei A misleading income disclosure statement is just the tip of the iceberg with this supplement MLM.