TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids Consumer News TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ Consumer News FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.
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Vivoo Ad Alert Vivoo TINA.org digs into wellness app’s claims to track immunity, among other things, via urinalysis.
California Wildfire Relief Scams Consumer News California Wildfire Relief Scams What you need to do before you give.
MadeGood Granola Bars Class Action MadeGood Granola Bars Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain or are at risk of containing metal
PAMS Lunch Room Class Action PAMS Lunch Room Allegations: Falsely representing that its fees cover the cost of processing transactions and maintaining the website when the amount of the fees charged “far exceed[s]” the represented costs
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When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Blog When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.
How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023 Consumer News How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023 Consumer tips worth remembering.
Most Deceptive Ads of 2023 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2023 Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.
Princeton Consumer Research Ad Alert Princeton Consumer Research The bottom line? PCR works with companies to arrive at their desired results.
Lume Deodorant’s ‘Aluminum-Free,’ ‘Clinically Proven’ Odor Control Claims Ad Alert Lume Deodorant’s ‘Aluminum-Free,’ ‘Clinically Proven’ Odor Control Claims Consumers should sweat these claims.
Pencils Down: Princeton Review Revises Marketing following TINA.org Investigation Ad Alert Pencils Down: Princeton Review Revises Marketing following TINA.org Investigation SAT test prep company comes clean about its money-back guarantee.
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Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Ad Alert Princeton Review’s ‘SAT 1400+ Guaranteed*’ Test Prep Program Note the asterisk.
Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception Blog Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception A jury of your peers and a jury of consumers deserve the truth.