MUSA Recidivists Consumer News MUSA Recidivists 1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…
Ad or Not? Slim Fast in Star Magazine Consumer News Ad or Not? Slim Fast in Star Magazine NAD decision takes aim at advertising “formatted as editorial content.”
Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble Consumer News Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble TINA.org finds that the marketing of Algal-900 DHA violates FTC order.
TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim Consumer News TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim Lists of ingredients tell the real story.
Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors Consumer News Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.
What You Need to Know about Metals.com Consumer News What You Need to Know about Metals.com All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.
Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? Consumer News Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.
FTC Actions against Payment Processors Consumer News FTC Actions against Payment Processors A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
What You Should Know about Nerium Consumer News What You Should Know about Nerium Find out where the company is crossing the line when it comes to marketing claims.
It’s the Super Bowl: Do You Know Where Your Alcohol Is from? Consumer News It’s the Super Bowl: Do You Know Where Your Alcohol Is from? Behind the labels that cost you more.
The Doom that Came to Kickstarter Consumer News The Doom that Came to Kickstarter Crowdfunding board game project creator settles FTC charges he gamed backers in first agency action on site.
Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co. Consumer News Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co. Why Queen B may need to “Check on It” before endorsing brands on Insta.
Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings Consumer News Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings A Costco store in Huntington Beach, Calif. sold diamond rings promoted as Tiffany rings for a steep discount, making them seem like a real steal.
Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List Consumer News Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List Spam levels have dropped to a 3-year record low, reports security firm, Symantec, in their November 2011 Intelligence Report. But before you start jumping up and down with excitement, keep…
How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims Consumer News How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”
Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops) Consumer News Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops) What’s this kidfluencer doing promoting a “youth cream”?
Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer News Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer advocates warn of new scams.
Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition Consumer News Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition Diary industry petitions FDA over sweeteners.