TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect Consumer News TINA’s Take: INFORM Consumers Act Goes Into Effect New law aims to provide more transparency to online transactions and to deter online shopping fraud.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Class Action Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Allegations: Falsely representing that donations would not be used for commercial, for-profit purposes when donated money was used to purchase a shopping mall
Dossier+ Memberships Ad Alert Dossier+ Memberships Perfume maker’s subscription disclosures don’t pass the smell test.
Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com Ad Alert Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.
Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive Consumer News Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019 TINA.org’s annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.
5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019 Consumer News 5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019 From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends.
Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads Consumer News Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.
Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported Consumer News Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.
PartyLite Income Claims Database Evidence PartyLite Income Claims Database TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.
2017 Modere Income Claims Database Evidence 2017 Modere Income Claims Database TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.
2017 Mannatech Income Claims Database Evidence 2017 Mannatech Income Claims Database TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.
The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort? Ad Alert The Grand Cayman Marriott Beach(less) Resort? Hotel homepage paints a pretty picture of the oceanfront accessible to guests but not an accurate one.
Ad or Not? Neil Patrick Harris and Heineken Consumer News Ad or Not? Neil Patrick Harris and Heineken Despite the inflatable pool toy, this type of influencer marketing doesn’t float.
What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection Blog What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.
Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner Consumer News Ad or Not? Kylie Jenner Just a nice shoutout on Instagram or was Kylie Jenner making up with make-up artist Vlada Haggerty?
Ad or Not? SNL & Dunkin’ Donuts Consumer News Ad or Not? SNL & Dunkin’ Donuts Funny sketch or funny ad?
FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment Blog FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry