Rental Car Scams

If you see one of these red flags, pull a U-turn.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

Allbirds Running Shoes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing running shoes as environmentally friendly

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

And if you don’t know, now you know.

Dr. Richard Gerhauser

Doctor pitches bogus health treatments in violation of federal order.

Agora Income Claims — 2021 Collection

Quicken Loans’ ‘No Registration, No Login’ Claims

Even without an account, lender may share users’ personal information with third parties.

Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com

When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

“Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.

Hefty Recycling Bags

Class-action lawsuit alleges product’s recyclable claims are trash.

Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.

CATrends: Toddler Formula

It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

Oatly’s Super Bowl Ad

Why you won’t see this ad in Sweden, where Oatly is headquartered.

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress

Tune in on Thursday to hear TINA.org’s take on ways to safeguard consumers and fight fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Room Rates at Omni Hotels

Allegations: Engaging in drip pricing

Cobra Sexual Energy

Allegations: Falsely marketing supplements as “scientifically formulated to improve virility” without scientific evidence to support this claim

TINA.org Webinar: FTC’s Remedial Authority After AMG

In case you missed it, watch the webinar with FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra.

Olga Shoe

When the photos on the website don’t match the reality.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.