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Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article

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Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article

Website disappears following publication of TINA.org investigative article.

ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

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ASA Upholds Audi Mileage Complaint

The ASA ruled that Volkswagen overstated mileage claims on the Audi A3 TDI.

CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims

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CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims

Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.

Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’

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Neurocore and ‘the Brink of Madness’

NAD finds brain performance company lack competent and reliable evidence for cognitive claims.

TINA.org Fast-Tracks Team National’s Checkered Income Claims to FTC

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TINA.org Fast-Tracks Team National’s Checkered Income Claims to FTC

The truth is — and the MLM admits — the vast majority of distributors make no income at all.

Does the Executive Suite Match the Empowerment Message in the Ad?

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Does the Executive Suite Match the Empowerment Message in the Ad?

Here’s what the Super Bowl’s #likeagirl ad really means.

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

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Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

What You Should Know about Thrive

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What You Should Know about Thrive

Is this company, Le-Vel, on the level?

Maintenance Plans

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Maintenance Plans

Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…

Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

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Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

Class action against Kyani includes unknown top distributors.

Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

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Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims

Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.

5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

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5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends.

Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast

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Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast

Brain experts say save your money.

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

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Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

FTC strengthens children’s online privacy protections to keep up with changing technology.

Facebook: the Place for Hard-Core Porn & Violence?

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Facebook: the Place for Hard-Core Porn & Violence?

If you’re seeing porn or other disturbing imagery on your friend’s Facebook page, you may not want to unfriend him just yet. But you will want to avoid clicking on…

Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

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Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

Though there are laws in place to protect artists and consumers from misrepresentation of Native American arts and crafts products, it doesn’t always protect buyers from scam artists. An investigation…

Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

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Almost 210 Million Numbers Now on the Do Not Call Registry

More than 209 million U.S. phone numbers are now registered with the service, which has been active since 2003. In 2011, consumers filed over 630,000 complaints, mostly regarding recorded messages…

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