Worst False Ad Settlements of 2025

Some class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.

Leaf Face Masks

Allegations: Falsely advertising masks as FDA approved and made in USA, among other things

MagniSole Magnetic Insoles

Unsubstantiated health claims aren’t the sole problem with these insoles.

Brain Training: Buyer Beware

Neuroscientist questions the science behind brain training.

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

MADISON, CONN.  August 23, 2017 – With Goop, actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has created a wellness empire based on unconventional products such as yoni eggs, Shaman-inspired medicine bags, and crystal therapy…

Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.

Sure, The Goop Lab Is Absurd — but It Also Offers Hope

Arielle Pardes, WIRED

Parents pay thousands for ‘brain training’ to help kids with ADHD and autism. But does it work?

Erin Einhorn, NBC News

Goop Could Face Consequences for Making Deceptive Health Claims About Its Weird Products

Christina Cauterucci, Slate

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.

PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit

Shining a bright light on this company’s marketing claims.

Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.

BlackOxygen Organics

Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.

Product Origin

You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-made misrepresentations continue one year after TINA.org alerted company to false and deceptive claims.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

CCW Safe Comment on TINA.org

Advertisements are everywhere — sometimes they even appear in our own website’s comment section. On our original ad alert for CCW Safe — a self-defense, legal defense subscription service — a CCW…

Skull Smash

FDA sniffs out unapproved claims company’s smelling salts increase alertness, focus, and more.

LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

TINA.org alerts Washington AG’s office to deceptive income claims and more.

Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking

Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org’s 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.