When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Blog When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims.
What’s Trending in Misleading Ads in 2014? Blog What’s Trending in Misleading Ads in 2014? We’re on it!
FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
Dear Mikaela Shiffrin Blog Dear Mikaela Shiffrin Dear Mikaela, I am a fan. I am a huge fan, as a lifelong skier, a former racer, and a current race coach. The success you achieved last year, rising…
The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art Blog The Confusing Price of Enjoying Art Advertised admission prices are not what they appear.
Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers Blog Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…
Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging Blog Perfect Food, Imperfect Packaging Is this green super food supplement slack-filled or packed down?
Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion? Blog Does Stocking Shelves = Product Promotion? Texas court lets retailers off the hook for promoting products on shelves.
How to Make a Cool $160 Million Through Deceptive Marketing Blog How to Make a Cool $160 Million Through Deceptive Marketing (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.) Step 1: Create a billion dollar fund by unloading assets you own that are soon to be (or are) worthless.…
Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes Blog Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.
Who Likes What on Facebook? Blog Who Likes What on Facebook? Have you ever spotted a suspect “like” on your Facebook profile?
Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Blog Do Media Outlets Have the Guts to Bounce Scam Ads? Whose responsibility is it to vet ads for fraud?
Is it Art or Advertising? Blog Is it Art or Advertising? In today’s world it is getting tougher all the time to distinguish between marketing materials and art or entertainment.
My Confusing Hunt for a Leather Couch Blog My Confusing Hunt for a Leather Couch Plenty of furniture is labeled as leather, but not everything called leather is exactly that. What are you really sitting on?
FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement Blog FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement TINA.org applauds proposed amendments but pushes for more.
Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Blog Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.
The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance Blog The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance TINA.org submits a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.
Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End Blog Michael Jackson Album Lawsuit Comes to An End The case may be resolved but what will deceived consumers get out of the deal?
TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court Blog TINA.org Joins the Fight against Value Village in Wash. Supreme Court Will it take a village to bring the world’s largest for-profit thrift retailer to justice?