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UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers

So you come home at 6:00 PM, and begin leafing through your mail. In an oddly-official-looking envelope from a company you’ve never heard of, you find a check for $250…

Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

Hair-raising Hair Product Ads

Want to know the secret behind the lustrous, voluminous, “salon beautiful” hair that is featured in some television and print ads for hair products today? Extensions! Yup, fake hair. Well,…

Modeling Opportunity May Just Take Your Dough

Modeling Opportunity May Just Take Your Dough

There’s nothing like a stranger telling you that you should be a model to boost your self-esteem. And there’s nothing like falling for a trap and losing your hard-earned money…

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss. In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…

Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That!

Do Not Call Registry: There’s an App for That!

PrivacyStar is an app created for Android and Blackberry smart phones that provides privacy features such as call-blocking, caller lookup/ID services and the like.

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

Sale or Not? 7 Suspect Price Comparison Tags

Sale or Not? 7 Suspect Price Comparison Tags

Check your references.

SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules

SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules

Increasing numbers of hedge funds are tweeting and establishing websites.

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.

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org Takes Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop-y Health Claims to Regulators

TINA.org probe into Goop’s marketing reveals a plethora of illegal health claims.

Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

Helping Harvey Victims — and Avoiding Charity Scams

If you’re going to give, give wisely.

Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.

Multilevel Marketing: The Day Job that Doesn’t Pay

Multilevel Marketing: The Day Job that Doesn’t Pay

More than 97 percent of DSA member companies use or have used misleading income claims.

7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings

7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org’s naughty list for 2017.

FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire

FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire

Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.

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.

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.

Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas

Ad or Not? Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, aka Chonas

Wedding-themed Instagram posts preceding couple’s nuptials weren’t just about their affection for each other.