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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

In order to establish the age of Ryan ToysReview’s target audience, TINA.org conducted an appraisal of every video published on the YouTube channel between January 1 and July 31, 2019,…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Despite claims to offer “upfront pricing,” company does not provide consumers with removal estimates in its ads or on its website.

White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

Study confirms that racial minorities are underrepresented in accessing fertility services.

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope

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

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Health Clinic’s Baseball Ad Strikes Out with Mouse Print Disclaimer

Though it makes for a fun guessing game.

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

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.

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters: Getting Help, Giving Help

Disasters, whether man-made or natural, can attract criminals who use such opportunities to make money and steal personal information.

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

In the context of the coronavirus, immunity-boosting claims are a giant red flag.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

EcoProducts

EcoProducts

Drive to commercial compost facility may cancel out environmental benefits.

What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging?

What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging?

Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

Bid farewell to the low prices you see in ads. You will pay more.

Waiakea Volcanic Water

Waiakea Volcanic Water

“Premium” bottled water actually comes from the tap, according to a Hawaiian water official.