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TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers

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TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers

Gimme the loot (boxes).

Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims

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Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims

Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.

Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning

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Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning

Agency warns that “miracle cures” may also contain dangerous ingredients.

Shining a Light on Sunscreen Labels

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Shining a Light on Sunscreen Labels

Sunscreen claims can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know.

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

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Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.

FDA Declines to Decide whether Foods with GMOs are “Natural”

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FDA Declines to Decide whether Foods with GMOs are “Natural”

Agency stays out of lawsuits on the matter.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, age, disease,…

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

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By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

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Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

Illegal claims that company’s products prevent hair loss also need to go.

CATrends: Where’s the Booze?

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CATrends: Where’s the Booze?

Lawsuits allege some hard truths.

Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

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Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

What’s this kidfluencer doing promoting a “youth cream”?

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

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DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

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Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

What are the hidden costs of solar leases?

Journal of Deception

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Journal of Deception

Some journals are misleading scientists.

Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

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Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends are often in a state of despair. And to make matters worse, they have to plan a funeral, an event…

Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

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Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

When you’re thinking about planning your dream vacation to the Caribbean, the last thing you want to worry about is getting ripped-off. But, unfortunately, crooks exist everywhere and the world…

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

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Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

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TINA’s Take: How FIFA’s Online Version Exploits Consumers

Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims

Bogus Cancer Cures Touted Online Receive FDA Warning

Shining a Light on Sunscreen Labels

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

FDA Declines to Decide whether Foods with GMOs are “Natural”

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

CATrends: Where’s the Booze?

Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

Journal of Deception

Full Price of Funerals is Sometimes Buried

Total up the Real Toll in Travel Offers

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers