Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

Packaging of Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike Candy

Trader Joe’s Dried Fruit

ButcherBox’s ‘Free Bacon For Life’

We have bad news.

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.

I Was Desperate for a Job, But Not This One

The opportunity of a lifetime? Not so much.

Free Doesn’t Usually Mean Free

There’s lots of strings attached to offers of free products and services.

Signature Select Macaroni & Cheese

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes

FabFitFun

TINA.org reader is still waiting for her promised free Kate Spade gift.

Several Kellogg’s Cereals

Allegations: Misleadingly including strawberries in photographs on the front of cereal boxes when the products don’t contain any strawberries

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Waffle, Flapjack, and Baking Mixes from Kodiak Cakes

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

Boxy Charm Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Subscriptions from SinglesSwag Website

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose terms of subscriptions

Monster HDMI Cables

Arm & Hammer Litter Pans

When it comes to supporting ad claims, there’s no substitute for product testing.

Finders Seekers Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions