Search - Truth in Advertising

TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again

Consumer News

TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again

Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.

What You Should Know about Market America

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

Consumer News

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.

Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions

Consumer News

Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions

TINA.org compiles database of more than 200 instances of health claims.

Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org

Press Release

Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. November 2, 2020 A truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has found hundreds of atypical and exaggerated income claims made by multilevel marketing company Market America on its website and social…

FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start

Consumer News

FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start

FTC complaint also features deceptive health and income claims.

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

Consumer News

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.”

What You Should Know about HempWorx

Consumer News

What You Should Know about HempWorx

Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil.

TINA’s Take: How the Feds Should Be Smarter about Brain Claims

Consumer News

TINA’s Take: How the Feds Should Be Smarter about Brain Claims

New report finds problematic treatment claims associated with brain supplement products.

What You Should Know about Nerium

Consumer News

What You Should Know about Nerium

Find out where the company is crossing the line when it comes to marketing claims.

Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims

Consumer News

Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims

Multi-level marketing company fails to censure head of scientific board.

Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web

Consumer News

Misleading Health Claims about Vemma Still Flood Web

Push to remove unsubstantiated claims lagging.

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

Consumer News

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

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

Press Release

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…

iMarketsLive Financial Document Debunks Income Claims