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

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…

Walmart’s “Made in the USA” claims take another hit

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Walmart’s “Made in the USA” claims take another hit

Jonathan Berr, CBS News

Infomercial sleeper ‘My Pillow’ gets $1 million wake-up call over false medical claims

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Infomercial sleeper ‘My Pillow’ gets $1 million wake-up call over false medical claims

Ben Guarino, The Washington Post

Marketers exploit the aged with unproven brain-health claims

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Marketers exploit the aged with unproven brain-health claims

Rick Schmitt, Newsweek

Group Says Target Misled You About Made in USA Claims

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Group Says Target Misled You About Made in USA Claims

Benjamin Briscoe, WFNY News 2

Goop accused of more deceptive health claims, violating court order

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Goop accused of more deceptive health claims, violating court order

Beth Mole, Ars Technica

New Federal Rule Targets Fraudulent ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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New Federal Rule Targets Fraudulent ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Herb Weisbaum, Checkbook

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

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Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

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Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

Ad Watchdog’s Review Finds Persistent Issues MADISON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2015 — To help close an inquiry into false and deceptive Made in the USA claims on its website, Walmart assured…

California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

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California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

MADISON, CONN. September 5, 2018 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a stipulated final judgment with Goop for using unsubstantiated health…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

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TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

Watchdog group calls out Wal-Mart for ‘deceptive’ Made in USA claims

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Watchdog group calls out Wal-Mart for ‘deceptive’ Made in USA claims

Kelsey Lindsey, Retail Dive

Can You Trust Wal-Mart’s ‘Made in USA’ Product Claims?

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Can You Trust Wal-Mart’s ‘Made in USA’ Product Claims?

Krystal Steinmetz, Money Talks News

Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

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Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

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Illegal Pyramid Scheme Exposed by truthinadvertising.org

Work from home, get rich, and vacation in luxurious resorts. That’s the promise offered by Washington-based Resorts360 Vacation Club. All you need to do is buy an expensive membership and…

NRG buying electricity and natural gas retailer for $300M

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NRG buying electricity and natural gas retailer for $300M

Michelle Caffrey, Philadelphia Business Journal

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

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Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing

Review Finds Widespread Problems MADISON, CONN. September 2, 2015 — Consumers eager to try out e-cigarettes need to be wary of the flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet…

ADVERTISING WATCHDOGS HAVE ALERTED REGULATORS TO GOOP’S UNPROVEN HEALTH CLAIMS