Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Burger King Rebel Whopper

U.K. regulator bans ads it said misleadingly implied that burger was suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale

Figuring out when this interactive aquarium will open is a quest in itself, as consumers complain of a bait and switch.

Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme

Court also finds that defendants made false and deceptive earnings claims.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.

Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law

Three things to know about TINA.org’s complaint against the popular — and profitable — YouTube channel.

Arby’s

Arby’s has the meats … in its advertising.

Canada Goose

Luxury outerwear company removes ad claims related to its treatment of geese but what were they?

Nestlé USA’s Chocolates

Allegations: Deceptively labeling chocolates in a way to make consumers believe that the cocoa used in them was produced using environmentally and socially responsible standards

JCPenney’s Black Friday Fail

Twitter exchange with consumer exposes how store may deactivate a coupon before it expires.

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.

Trader Joe’s Brand Fruit Bars

Class-action complaint alleges whole fruit ingredients don’t tell the whole story.

Kroger’s ‘Gluten Free’ Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

The bag lies, says a website that tests food labeled “gluten free.”

The Missing Ingredient in Halo Top Peanut Butter Cup

Hint: It’s in the name of the ice cream.

RXBar

We’re calling B.S. on RXBar’s “No B.S.” claims.

Suave® Products

Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion

Jeunesse and Diamond distributors facing third pyramid scheme complaint in 10 months.