Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

freecourse101.com

We heard this radio ad for a get-rich scheme:   Anthony Lowell, “the inventor of the low-risk trading system,” is promising that you can make more than $1,000 a day…

Xtreme Muscle Pro

Xtreme Muscle Pro, a fitness supplement, makes a lot of ridiculous-sounding claims on its website (“Convert fat to muscle!” “Hydrate blood cells!” and best of all, “More than 1 ingredient!”),…

Ads Hopscotching across Platforms

Consumers are gaining control over TV ads, but more are popping up in social media.

Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

July 2013 Update: The Fourth Circuit has overturned the District Court’s permanent injunction against the City of Baltimore’s truth in advertising ordinance.

Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down

Why can’t the FTC put some hucksters out of business for good?

Penny Auctions Will Cost You

All is not what it seems for that item sold at a quarter of its retail price in a penny auction.

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health?  Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…

Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC.  On November 29, 2011, the…

The Interactive Advertising Bureau

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) is an organization of online advertising businesses.  Since its inception in 1996, the IAB has developed guidelines, standards, and best practices for the online advertising…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

Who’s to Blame for a Food Class-Action Lawsuit?

Jennifer Kaplan, Eat Drink Better

SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims

Recent inquiry takes aim at company’s “clinically proven” weight-loss claims, with a somewhat surprising result.

USANA Influencer Marketing Database

Vemma Health Claims

Keto Fat Bomb

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the product as having “Zero Added Sugar”

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

The MLM has been making deceptive earnings claims for the past decade.

Ticket Prices on Vivid Seats

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising low ticket prices without disclosing that additional service and delivery fees will be added at checkout