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Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page

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Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page

It’s a BBB page like no other.

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

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TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

ASA Rules on Homeopathy Ads

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ASA Rules on Homeopathy Ads

The ASA has ordered the Society of Homeopaths to discontinue misleading advertising.

2024 Deceptive Ad Trends

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2024 Deceptive Ad Trends

Five deceptive ad trends to be wary of this year.

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

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LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

Company tries to compel blogger to turn over her sources.

Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers

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Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers

Marketers made millions off “Oz effect” but FTC says there was no proof the supplement worked.

TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim

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TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim

Lists of ingredients tell the real story.

FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity

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FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity

Agency seeks documents from former instructor and salesperson.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

Without a strong legal definition for “non-toxic,” cosmetic companies are making it up as they go along.

CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products

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CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products

A recent spate of class-action lawsuits, including three involving Windex, allege household cleaners marketed as “non-toxic” contain harmful ingredients.

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.

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

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By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Why the word “neon” is missing from many eye-popping colors of eyeshadow.

MUSA Recidivists

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MUSA Recidivists

1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

Check Out these Debt Collection Claims Before Payment

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Check Out these Debt Collection Claims Before Payment

There are laws on what collectors can say or do, as the country’s top two debt buyers recently found out.

TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

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TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.

Five Questionable Lawn Care Claims You Should Beware of This Spring

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Five Questionable Lawn Care Claims You Should Beware of This Spring

Lawsuits claim lawn care leader falsely advertises some of its fertilizer and seed.

TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

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TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

Chicago-based TEFL Institute under scrutiny for accreditation claims.

Jury Convicts Trudeau of Contempt for Misleading Infomercials

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Jury Convicts Trudeau of Contempt for Misleading Infomercials

Diet book pitchman jailed and awaiting sentencing.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, age, disease,…

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Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

ASA Rules on Homeopathy Ads

2024 Deceptive Ad Trends

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers

TINA.org Takes Aim at Willagirl’s ‘No Junk’ Claim

FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic

CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products

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

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

MUSA Recidivists

Check Out these Debt Collection Claims Before Payment

TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

Five Questionable Lawn Care Claims You Should Beware of This Spring

TEFL Certification: Verify Before Paying for Teaching Programs

Jury Convicts Trudeau of Contempt for Misleading Infomercials

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream