Search - Truth in Advertising

Dermagist

Ad Alert

Dermagist

Does this “practically” risk free guarantee have a catch?

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Blog

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Consumer News

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

Quince

Ad Alert

Quince

This fashion company’s claims fall apart at the seams.

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

Blog

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

Press Release

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

MADISON, CONN. September 4, 2019– An investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that popular “kidfluencer” YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview, is deceiving millions of preschoolers, who, in their early stages of…

Zombie Run Proved Frightful

Ad Alert

Zombie Run Proved Frightful

Reader says Groupon ad for run was deceptive.

Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App

Ad Alert

Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App

Valuable information hangs in the balance with the Game of Secrets app.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

Consumer News

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Consumer News

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

Acting on TINA.org’s complaint, California regulators reach $1.2 million settlement with company.

FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions

Consumer News

FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions

TINA.org supported effort and applauds updated rule.

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

Blog

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

Why TINA.org sent open records requests to all 50 states and it’s vital for complaints to be public.

Newegg’s Original Prices

Ad Alert

Newegg’s Original Prices

Where do these original prices come from?

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

Consumer News

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

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

Consumer News

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

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

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

Consumer News

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

It’s not just crypto ads consumers have to watch out for.

Fiverr

Ad Alert

Fiverr

The online freelance marketplace has an unsubstantiated health claim problem.

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Consumer Basics

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.

Days Inn by Wyndham Gulfport (Not Pictured)

Ad Alert

Days Inn by Wyndham Gulfport (Not Pictured)

Be wary of misleading photos on travel sites.

Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings

Consumer News

Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings

Be careful, deceptive marketers — Santa was watching.

Popular Searches

Close Filters

Product Category

Marketing Tactic

Resource Type

Feature

Article Type

Legal Effort

Press Type

Dermagist

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Quince

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports “Kidfluencer” Ryan ToysReview to FTC

Zombie Run Proved Frightful

Be wary of Spreading Secrets on Game of Secrets App

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

Stripping Down Savage X Fenty’s Deceptive Marketing

FTC Announces New ‘Click to Cancel’ Provision for Subscriptions

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

Newegg’s Original Prices

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

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

TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims

Fiverr

What to Know about Negative-Option Offers

Days Inn by Wyndham Gulfport (Not Pictured)

Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings