Mixed Messaging in the MLM Industry Regarding Coronavirus Claims

We have to make sure we’re not seen as “taking advantage of a crisis situation,” said DSA President Joe Mariano.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.

FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire

Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.

Blowing the Whistle on These Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

Instant replay shows six instances in which Super Bowl 52 advertisers have fumbled ad claims.

Six Deceptive Student Loan Debt Relief Claims

Grads need to be on the lookout for these debt relief claims.

NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims

The company’s signature pitch — lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days — lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.

Five Hopped Up Beer Claims

Beer me some misleading ad claims this St. Patrick’s Day.

5 Misleading Super Bowl Product Claims

Challenges to these advertising claims have left them off-sides of the truth.

Nine Deceptive Better Brain Claims

Don’t let these better brain claims go to your head.

Misleading Claims That May Sabotage Your New Year’s Resolutions

Be wary of claims like these when making (and keeping) New Year’s resolutions for 2016.

Pump the Brakes on Those Green Claims

Eco-minded car shoppers remember these terms.

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims

Purina and Blue Buffalo in legal feud over by-products.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Aging Hair

You are having an old hair day, you old person.

Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams

We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels.  Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…

Tesla Needs to Pull the Plug on Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims

TINA.org notifies electric vehicle maker for second time in three years.

MLM Income Claims

TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.

UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

Several e-cigarette ads banned in Britain while U.S. ads remain unregulated.