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.

What You Should Know about LuLaRoe

Achieving financial freedom from this MLM is as hard as finding those unicorn prints.

Expedia

Travel site would do well to renovate how it informs consumers about hotel renovations.

FTC Sues Operators of Alleged Patent Scam

Patent promises were the product of invention.

FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show

Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.

Peet’s Coffee and Tea Subscriptions

Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

Leading credit reporting agencies misled consumers about credit score products.

Sempris and Digital River

Max Detox Pills

Reserveage Organics Resveratrol

Vape Shop Criteria

Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…

OmegaBrite Monthly Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules

Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.

Lipozene Marketing

Graze

Don’t get your hand stuck in this cookie jar trap.

What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.

2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar

Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.

O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit

Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.

Equinox Skincare Products

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

TINA.org Publishes Results of Nationwide Open Records Review MADISON, CONN. November 18, 2015 — Consumers rely on online reviews and ratings sites when making purchasing decisions but these tools are…