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

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

The color changes but the deceptive marketing stays the same.

Fanatics

Allegations: Falsely advertising that orders purchased on the website ship for free or at a flat, low cost without adequately disclosing that there’s an added fee for shipping

OWYN Pro Elite High Protein Shakes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “zero sugar” and assisting in weight loss without also including a disclaimer that products are not for weight control as is required by federal…

Capital One Credit Cards

Allegations: Falsely advertising that consumers can get pre-approved for credit cards in a process that does not affect their credit score when the company runs a type of credit report…

Make Government and Business Imposters Pay

TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.

TINA.org Continues to Push FTC to Modernize its Funeral Rule

It’s time funeral homes join the internet age.