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NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

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Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

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FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

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FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

Cove USA

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Cove USA

Hidden fee is a bummer.

U-Haul

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U-Haul

TINA.org found U-Haul engaged in deceptive price advertising and fee scheme.

Magic Slim

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Magic Slim

FDA warns consumers about weight-loss product containing hidden drug ingredients.

FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers

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FDA & Dietary Supplements: By the Numbers

Is the FDA doing enough to monitor the supplement industry?

Beyond Meat: Made without ‘Synthetically Produced Ingredients’?

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Beyond Meat: Made without ‘Synthetically Produced Ingredients’?

TINA.org investigates ingredients in company’s flagship product, the Beyond Burger.

Dove Men ‘Plant-Based Care’

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Dove Men ‘Plant-Based Care’

Spoiler: It’s not so much the overall care that is plant-based but rather specific moisturizing ingredients.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Why the word “neon” is missing from many eye-popping colors of eyeshadow.

What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate?

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What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate?

Misleading and confusing labels could put dark chocolate lovers at risk.

South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

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South Coast Aeronautics Groupon Takes Consumer for a Ride

And he never even stepped foot in the cockpit.

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

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State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare

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How to Avoid a Summer Vacation Nightmare

Before you book that great getaway deal, you need to ask some questions.

AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

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AG Tells T-Mobile to Hang Up No Contract Claims

T-Mobile got slapped by the Washington State Attorney General for allegedly failing to disclose hidden early termination charges.

Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

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Is Your Cellphone Spying on You?

The mobile phone world was rocked in November 2011 when a systems administrator from Connecticut posted a 17-minute video on YouTube showcasing how a hidden program installed on millions of…

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