U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Among its many responsibilities, the USPIS enforces the laws regarding illegal or dangerous use of the mail system and conducts investigations (sometimes in conjunction with other federal agencies, like the…

Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

More than 209 million U.S. phone numbers are now registered with the service, which has been active since 2003.  In 2011, consumers filed over 630,000 complaints, mostly regarding recorded messages…

FormSwift

‘Free’ is rarely free.

Advertising Attorneys, These Ads Are for You

While these ads can be appreciated by all, they may strike a chord with ad lawyers.

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

Friday Plans

Getting lucky for this cheap may be harder than you think.

LifeLock’s Identity Theft Protection

Is your Social Security number as vulnerable as this company claims?

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

Brands and Industries

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Have you ever been the victim of a false ad or a deceptive marketing scheme? Perhaps there was a time when a very compelling ad convinced you to buy a…

New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’

Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.

Class-Action Tracker

Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.

Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection

Pending class-action settlement leaves consumers behind.

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call

California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.

Truth in Advertising 2.0

A paradigm shift for TINA.org.

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

Several of this year’s Super Bowl advertisers have run into legal trouble for alleged deceptive marketing.

Cîroc

TINA.org found numerous influencers deceptively promoting Diageo’s Cîroc brand on Instagram.