What’s Trending in Misleading Ads in 2014?

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Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System

The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. is advising Olay to discontinue claims that its Pro-X Advanced Cleansing…

Full Time Receptionist/Clerk

A reader responded to a generic receptionist job ad on Craigslist and received this response: From: Orpha Home <[email protected]> Date: November 12, 2013 at 9:20:09 AM EST To: Subject: RE:…

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,…

Hudson Valley Foie Gras

Hudson Valley Foie Gras, the largest foie gras producer in the U.S., has agreed to remove the word “humane” from its advertising and website as a result of a lawsuit…

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TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

How Life Works

This is not an ad alert for life in general — life’s not fair, get over it. But we at TINA.org are trying to make the ads a little more…

Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products

Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.

Geier Glove Company Kangaroo Gloves

Company’s made in the USA claims should be taken down (under).

Starbucks Coconut Milk: A Problematic Perk?

Consumers sour on milk after learning of additives in Starbucks coconut product.

FDA To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims

Agency’s inquiry based on findings of TINA.org investigation.

O2PUR E-Cig Marketer Previously Cited by Utah Faces Fines

Utah seeks hearing that executive Scott Barth violated previous agreement prohibiting misleading marketing.

Healing Noni

Another noni juice manufacturer draws the ire of the FDA.

Cheerios Protein

Rocky Mountain High

Will this “high” leave you buzzed or bummed out?

Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. May 10, 2016 Sexy designer lingerie at a discount is the premise behind Adore Me, one of the rising players in the fast growing subscription-goods industry. But an…

How Adore Me Deceives You

TINA.org files complaint with state and federal regulators.

Carrington Farms Coconut Oil

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

MADISON, CONN.  April 5, 2016 Kyäni is an Idaho-based multilevel marketing business that sells nutritional supplements it says constitute a “Triangle of Health.” The company touts that its products, infused…