US Federal Contractor Registration

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

Federal Contractor Registry

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

Shana Mueller

Shana handles strategic communications and advocacy efforts at TINA.org. She is passionate about consumer advocacy having personally observed how immigrant families are often the targets of many scams and schemes.…

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing

Tune in on Tuesday to hear TINA.org’s take on fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the FTC’s 13(b) authority.

Lucky Bingo

Players say free app limits cash rewards the closer they get to the minimum balance required to cash out.

SeraRelief CBD products

Be wary of “free trials” for CBD gummies and oils advertised on the internet.

Life Settlements from Conestoga Settlement Services

Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’

TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.

The Perfect Part

Opportunistic eBay seller falsely claims alleged surgical face masks are FDA approved.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

TINA.org complaint comes four years after MLM paid $200 million to settle FTC deceptive advertising charges.

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

Video on MLM’s website promotes supplement for coronavirus prevention.

Dr. Dale’s Wellness Center

Is the cure to the coronavirus homeopathic? This homeopathic doctor would like to think so.

Unregistered, Illegal Disinfectants Marketed to Protect Against Coronavirus

EPA warns of products marketed with unproven and potentially dangerous claims.

Ultra Pure Beta Glucan

Immunity-boosting claims target those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Agora Coronavirus Emails

Publishing giant seizes on Americans’ concerns about their physical and financial well-being.

Top Kyäni Distributor Pitches Products for Coronavirus in Facebook Live Video

For $100 a month, “you cannot risk your health,” James Bradford says.