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Nutrafol Health Claims

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Nutrafol Health Claims

TINA.org investigated Nutrafol and found that it advertises its supplements as “medical-grade” and “clinically proven” to increase hair growth and prevent hair loss, as well as able to balance hormones…

New York University Database

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New York University Database

A TINA.org investigation revealed that numerous cancer centers in the U.S. are deceptively using patient testimonials in their marketing materials, that is, testimonials that promote anecdotal, atypical patient results without…

Market America Income Claims

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Market America Income Claims

A TINA.org investigation has cataloged more than 750 instances in which Market America or its CEO JR Ridinger have made or referenced atypical earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures.…

USANA Income Claims Database

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USANA Income Claims Database

Between June and November 2017, TINA.org investigated every company on the November 29, 2017 Direct Selling Association (DSA) membership list and found that more than 97 percent have made or…

Testimonial Comparisons

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Testimonial Comparisons

2009/2010 Testimonials vs. March 2013 Testimonials (Differences highlighted below)   2009/2010 Testimonials March 2013 Testimonials “Since beginning the speech nutrients nearly 3 months ago, twice per daily, we have noticed…

Vemma Health Claims

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Vemma Health Claims

A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 200 instances from 2005 to 2015 in which Vemma distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Vemma product line can treat, cure,…

VIN Decoding

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VIN Decoding

A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-digit code assigned to each motor vehicle in the United States. The code, which is assigned to the vehicle by the manufacturer…

FabKids Deceptive Pricing

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FabKids Deceptive Pricing

The following is a sampling of more than 80 FabKids marketing materials that deceptively advertise prices and sales that are only available to consumers who are bound to the company’s…

Herbalife Coronavirus Claims — 2020 Collection

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Herbalife Coronavirus Claims — 2020 Collection

A TINA.org investigation has catalogued more than 30 instances in which Herbalife, through its distributors, deceptively claims that using various company products can treat and/or prevent the coronavirus by boosting…

Aliona Pole

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Aliona Pole

A 2019-2020 TINA.org investigation into the emerging use of virtual influencers in social media marketing has catalogued a *sampling of 28 virtual influencers ranging from the human-like to the overtly…

Lil Miquela

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Lil Miquela

A 2019-2020 TINA.org investigation into the emerging use of virtual influencers in social media marketing has catalogued a *sampling of 28 virtual influencers ranging from the human-like to the overtly…

2016-2019 Kyäni Income Claims

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2016-2019 Kyäni Income Claims

A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 100 instances in which Kyani and/or its distributors made or referenced atypical earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. Since then, TINA.org’s collection…

Digital Altitude Income Claims Database

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Digital Altitude Income Claims Database

A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 100 instances in which Digital Altitude/Aspire and/or its distributors have made or referenced unusual earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. *TINA.org has shortened…

Kylie Jenner 2017 Database

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Kylie Jenner 2017 Database

Below is a sampling of social media posts in which Kylie Jenner has failed to clearly and conspicuously disclose her material relationship to the companies promoted in the posts, either…

2022/2023 Juice Plus Health Claims Database

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2022/2023 Juice Plus Health Claims Database

A TINA.org investigation has compiled a sampling of more than 100 examples of Juice Plus and its distributors making or referencing claims that Juice Plus products can treat, cure, alleviate…

MyPillow Homepage Before and After

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MyPillow Homepage Before and After

Below is a before and after comparison of the homepage of the MyPillow website.  The “Before” image was captured before TINA.org sent its warning letter to the company.  The “After”…

2020 Plexus Health Claims Database

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2020 Plexus Health Claims Database

In 2020, TINA.org investigated the 16 MLMs targeted by the FTC for making deceptive COVID-related claims and found that each of the MLMs has continued to make unsubstantiated health claims and/or deceptive…

2023 Juice Plus+ Income Claims Database

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2023 Juice Plus+ Income Claims Database

Between June and November 2023, TINA.org investigated 100 MLM companies, which included 93 DSA member companies plus 7 other prominent MLM companies, and found that 98 percent used atypical and…

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