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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

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After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

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Planned Parenthood’s Reported Use of ‘Marketing Trackers’

Organization reportedly shared information with tech companies for marketing purposes.

Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening

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Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening

I love potato chips. The ruffled ones with a little onion dip – now that’s heaven. But though I love potato chips dearly, they only enter our house once a…

‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers

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‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers

Cautionary stories like Belle Gibson’s are not unique.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

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

TINA’s List

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TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

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5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.

Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

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Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

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Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…

The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule

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The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule

Consumers can’t afford to go it alone when it comes to atypical income claims.

Fight to the Death

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Fight to the Death

Why the FTC has not pursued Herbalife.

The Accidental Typo on Purpose

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The Accidental Typo on Purpose

How deceptive MLMers try to evade regulators in the COVID era.

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

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What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

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