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Internet Domain Name Services aka Domain Registry

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Internet Domain Name Services aka Domain Registry

Reported fake invoice scheme targets TINA.org.

California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

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California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint

Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 26, 2017 –A little over a year ago, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the Kardashian/Jenner sisters for publishing social media posts that…

Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

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Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

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

Confide’s Screenshot Protection

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Confide’s Screenshot Protection

Class-action lawsuit challenges encrypted messaging app’s confidentiality claims.

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

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Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.

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?

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

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What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.

Ronaldo’s Homeless Stunt: Is This an Ad?

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Ronaldo’s Homeless Stunt: Is This an Ad?

Ronaldo may very well be “a decent man” but this viral video is more ad than not.

Reverse Hair Loss Program

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Reverse Hair Loss Program

Before-and-after photos can send a powerful message. But sometimes that message is deceptive if not flat-out fraudulent.

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

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5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.

Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud

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Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud

White House supports ban on conversion therapy for minors.

It’s White and Hot but is it Really White Hot Chocolate?

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It’s White and Hot but is it Really White Hot Chocolate?

Does McDonald’s beverage met the FDA definition of white chocolate?

Utah’s Dark Logic: Keeping Consumer Complaints Sealed

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Utah’s Dark Logic: Keeping Consumer Complaints Sealed

TINA.org’s push to get the state to disclose vital consumer records.

New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe

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New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe

California becomes first state to ban non-disparagement clauses. Similar federal proposal expected to follow.

That Is Not the Tax Man at Your Door

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That Is Not the Tax Man at Your Door

Five things the government will never do.

Your Mint.co.uk card services statement

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Your Mint.co.uk card services statement

Remember, banks and A magical piece of plastic made by banks that is sent to your home (normally accompanied with countless pages of fine print disclosures) that allows you to…

Is the New Cool a Smokeless Smoke?