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Tupperware

Tupperware

TINA.org investigated Tupperware as part of a larger investigation into atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims Investigation, click here.

Amberen

Brands

Amberen

TINA.org investigated the marketing for Amberen, a menopause supplement brand owned and marketed by Alliance Pharmaceuticals, and found that it is deceptively promoted as “clinically proven” to provide menopause and…

Equelle

Brands

Equelle

TINA.org found supplement deceptively marketed as able to alleviate the symptoms of menopause.

Rytr

Brands

Rytr

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding a proposed consent order that addresses fabricated, AI-generated reviews

Renewal by Andersen

Brands

Renewal by Andersen

TINA.org found window company engaged in deceptive U.S.-origin marketing.

Patent & Trademark Office (Imposter)

Brands

Patent & Trademark Office (Imposter)

TINA.org investigated Patent & Trademark Office, a Washington-based company that operates an imposter scam, and found that it deceptively poses as the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an official…

SunPowerLED

Brands

SunPowerLED

TINA.org found Kerber USA Inc. improperly marketing SunPowerLED devices with agency logos, as well as false and misleading endorsement claims.

Natera

Brands

Natera

TINA.org joined amici brief regarding whether courts can infer harm and deception from a finding of intentional false advertising.

Legacy Cremation Services

Brands

Legacy Cremation Services

TINA.org found Legacy engaging in deceptive marketing and violating court orders.

TruHeight

Brands

TruHeight

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC supporting a proposed consent order reached in a case it filed against TruHeight for deceptive growth claims and fabricated reviews.

ROSCA Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

ROSCA Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment supporting the FTC’s broader use of ROSCA to pursue deceptive acts.

FTC Digital Disclosures Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Digital Disclosures Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.

U.S. Cancer Centers

Industries

U.S. Cancer Centers

TINA.org found 90% of U.S. cancer centers have used deceptive patient testimonials in their marketing materials.

DSA Companies Health Claims

Industries

DSA Companies Health Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies selling supplements have used unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims.

DSA Companies Income Claims

Industries

DSA Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies have used atypical income claims to market the business opportunity.

Celebrities Promoting NFTs

Industries

Celebrities Promoting NFTs

TINA.org investigated celebrities who promote non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on their social media channels and found that it is an area rife with deception.

Car Companies’ Made in USA Marketing

Industries

Car Companies’ Made in USA Marketing

TINA.org investigated numerous car companies marketing vehicles as made in the USA when the cars are actually assembled in the U.S. using imported parts.

Energy Drink Industry Marketing

Industries

Energy Drink Industry Marketing

TINA.org and the Rudd Center investigated marketing tactics used by the energy drink industry and urged more than 40 companies to review their marketing.

Hair Growth Product Marketing