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TINA.org investigated Obesity Research Institute’s marketing and found that it was deceptively advertising Lipozene, a weight-loss supplement, claiming that users could lose substantial weight without any change in diet or…

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TechStyle

TINA.org investigated two TechStyle brands, Savage X Fenty and FabKids, and found that they each violated a California court order, as well as ROSCA, with their deceptive ads and negative…

Savage X Fenty

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Savage X Fenty

TINA.org investigated the web-based lingerie company Savage X Fenty, which is a joint venture between TechStyle, Inc. (f/k/a Just Fabulous, Inc.) and music icon Robyn Rihanna Fenty (aka Rihanna), and…

Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

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Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

MADISON, CONN. Feb. 10, 2020 – Championing female empowerment and sexuality, lingerie company Savage X Fenty, a joint venture between music icon Rihanna and e-commerce company TechStyle, Inc., is a…

O2PUR

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O2PUR

TINA.org investigated e-cigarette company O2PUR and found that it deceptively advertised the health and financial benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, enrolled consumers in a negative option offer without properly disclosing…

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

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FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

TINA.org files comment concerning coordinated efforts to protect consumers.

How Adore Me Deceives You

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How Adore Me Deceives You

TINA.org files complaint with state and federal regulators.

You Won’t Believe Her Transformation – Dermal Meds

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You Won’t Believe Her Transformation – Dermal Meds

We don’t believe it either. We saw this ad online advertising Dermal Meds, a line of anti-aging beauty products. But we also saw a number of problems with its marketing.…

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

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CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

Lawsuits allege companies fail to make adequate disclosures.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products

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Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products

We recently received a tip from a reader about Equinox Anti-Wrinkle products, which are currently being advertised around the web. Equinox sells moisturizers that are supposed to dramatically improve the…

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

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LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Oh my. Where to start with this one. A reader alerted us to LifeCell’s “trial” offer for its wrinkle cream. LifeCell promises that its product works in “just 17 seconds”…

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

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Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

MADISON, CONN. December 1, 2022 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a settlement with lingerie company Savage X Fenty, originally a joint venture between…

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TINA.org fights against deceptive advertising

Proactiv Auto-Renewal Subscription

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Proactiv Auto-Renewal Subscription

May 2017: A judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2017: A judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Guthy-Renker (the company that…

Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route

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Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route

Question this program before it potentially transforms both your body and wallet — in the wrong way.

How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

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How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

If you’re having trouble canceling unwanted charges or getting a refund from a merchant, try contacting your bank or credit card company instead. They may be able to help you…

Ageless Male

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Ageless Male

Whenever you hear ads for a supplement making drug-like claims, it’s probably wise to cast a suspicious eye. From SiriusXM Radio: Ageless Male claims that it is a “best-selling supplement…

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

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Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

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Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker

Informercial maker uses glossy ads and celebrity endorsements, but also gets hit with plenty of consumer complaints.

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Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators

O2PUR

FTC and State AGs Need to Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

How Adore Me Deceives You

You Won’t Believe Her Transformation – Dermal Meds

CATrends: Deceptive Tactics Used to Market Subscriptions

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Regulators Act on TINA.org’s Complaint Against Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

Legal Action

Proactiv Auto-Renewal Subscription

Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route

How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

Ageless Male

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

Five Common Complaints about Guthy-Renker