CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games

Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.

SoundOff

Claims for company’s pink noise-emitting earbuds ring hollow.

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Texas SuperFood

Everything’s bigger in Texas – including misleading health claims.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

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…

Campaign 2020: The Rise of the Influencer Election

Political candidates are jumping on the #InfluencerMarketing bandwagon.

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

Discounts at Kohl’s Stores

Aloe Veritas

MLM becomes the first to have its ad claims referred to the FTC by direct selling self-regulatory program.

Prescription Drug Lawsuits

“If you or a loved one…” has seen or heard ads that start like this, don’t toss your medications just yet.

Copper Chef Cookware

New U Life Income Claims

Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings

TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.

Will the Fyre Starters Finally Get Burned?

Bankruptcy case targets payments made to Fyre Festival influencers.

Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv

Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.

Advertised Discounts on Wish.com

Stream Energy

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Wines ‘Til Sold Out Discounts