11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

Empower Network

Empower Network says it is a “blogging platform, an intensive training, a secret blueprint on how to earn fifteen grand per month” (Stop right there, this vague description of what…

Tommie Copper

Company agrees to pay $1.35 million to settle deceptive advertising charges about its copper-infused compression clothing.

Discounts on Blinds.com, JustBlinds.com, and AmericanBlinds.com

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts on window coverings

PlatinumLED Red Light Therapy

TINA.org sheds light on medical device company’s marketing claims.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

TINA.org urged the FTC to formally notify all MLM companies of the law and use its penalty offense authority.

American Blanket Company

Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.

The Honest Company Products

Chasing Unicorns: LuLaRoe’s Return Policy

Frustrated distributors react to LulaRoe’s ever changing return policy.

Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

Objections filed to settlement that gives most distributors $20 or less, while lawyers get $5.25 million and the company continues business as usual.

Parents, Players Cite Myriad Issues in FTC Complaints against Roblox

One of the top complaints among parents: Roblox fails to protect their children’s digital assets.

Iron Company

FTC spots potentially misleading made in the USA claims in company’s marketing.

Ad or Not? Olivia Munn, Booking.com, and People Magazine

The mysterious timing of a celeb Insta post and a tabloid article makes us wonder if there’s trouble in paradise.

Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers

TINA.org wins appeal for release of consumer complaints against the companies.

eHarmony vs. Match.com

Dating website eHarmony claims in its television and web ads that it makes more marriages than anyone else.

FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.