California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
Isopure Zero-Carb and Low-Carb Protein Powder Class Action Isopure Zero-Carb and Low-Carb Protein Powder
Endurance Warranty Services Ad Alert Endurance Warranty Services Despite its official-looking nature, this letter does not come from the DMV.
Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Consumer News Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.
NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims The company’s signature pitch — lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days — lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.
TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma Consumer News TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.
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Tampax Pure Cotton Class Action Tampax Pure Cotton Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “100% organic cotton” and being “the best of science & nature”
Key Realty Ad Alert Key Realty ‘Tis the season for home buying. But remember: Listings that appear too good to be true often are.
Voyager Class Action Voyager Allegations: Making false representations about Voyager Digital and failing to disclose the nature, scope, and amount of compensation celebrities receive for promoting the platform
Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims Consumer News Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.
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CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets Consumer News CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets A-listers face lawsuits over promotions of risky and unregulated investments.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Burt’s Bees Products Class Action Burt’s Bees Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
Matter Plates, Bowls, and Bags Class Action Matter Plates, Bowls, and Bags Allegations: Falsely marketing products as compostable when they’re not
Amazon Fresh Class Action Amazon Fresh Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who use their Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card “earn 5% back at Amazon Fresh” when they actually receive only 1% back on purchases
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