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The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

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The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

RegrowAustralia

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RegrowAustralia

Another TINA.org reader flags another opportunistic bracelet seller seeking to cash in on the charity of others.

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

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TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

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Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

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Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

Some of the world’s largest corporations have reportedly raised millions of dollars for the Black Lives Matter Foundation, which is unaffiliated with the international movement.

American Federal Coin & Bullion

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American Federal Coin & Bullion

Precious metals seller pulls coronavirus-related radio ad following TINA.org inquiry.

Relief Factor

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Relief Factor

Are all Relief Factor’s repeat customers willing participants?

Advertised Savings on Amazon Prime-Eligible Product Listings

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Advertised Savings on Amazon Prime-Eligible Product Listings

Consumer tip raises questions about how much you are really saving as an Amazon Prime member.

Doggie Dailies

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Doggie Dailies

Dog supplement manufacturer makes changes to Amazon listing following TINA.org inquiry.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

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A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Campaign 2020: The Rise of the Influencer Election

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Campaign 2020: The Rise of the Influencer Election

Political candidates are jumping on the #InfluencerMarketing bandwagon.

Treehuggers Bracelets

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Treehuggers Bracelets

Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with another company selling bracelets to benefit Australia.

Phoenix Natural Wellness

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Phoenix Natural Wellness

CBD “super store” brochure is chock full of unapproved disease-treatment claims.

4Amazonia

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4Amazonia

Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with company selling bracelets to benefit Australia with the tagline, “One Bracelet. One Tree.”

U.S. Consumer Counsel aka U.S. Consumer Times

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U.S. Consumer Counsel aka U.S. Consumer Times

Sketchy affiliate website promoting Snow Teeth Whitening comes down in wake of TINA.org inquiry.

Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers

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Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers

Walmart continues to mislead consumers looking to purchase American-made products.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls

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Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls

“You don’t need to detox … anything at all,” says an OB/GYN commenting on company’s outlandish claims.

Molekule Air Purifier

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Molekule Air Purifier

Allergy and asthma testimonials persist in wake of inquiry by the National Advertising Division.

‘Free’ or ‘Low Cost’ Back and Knee Braces

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‘Free’ or ‘Low Cost’ Back and Knee Braces

FTC alerts consumers to Medicare scam.

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The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

RegrowAustralia

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Donations Intended for Black Lives Matter Instead Go To Unaffiliated Group with Near-Identical Name

American Federal Coin & Bullion

Relief Factor

Advertised Savings on Amazon Prime-Eligible Product Listings

Doggie Dailies

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

Campaign 2020: The Rise of the Influencer Election

Treehuggers Bracelets

Phoenix Natural Wellness

4Amazonia

U.S. Consumer Counsel aka U.S. Consumer Times

Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls

Molekule Air Purifier

‘Free’ or ‘Low Cost’ Back and Knee Braces