College HUNKS’ Unattractive Side Ad Alert College HUNKS’ Unattractive Side TINA.org reader says moving company failed to live up to its ads. She’s not the only one.
Prescription Drug Lawsuits Ad Alert Prescription Drug Lawsuits “If you or a loved one…” has seen or heard ads that start like this, don’t toss your medications just yet.
ChapStick Moisturizer Ad Alert ChapStick Moisturizer Lip balm’s own directions seem to contradict its “8 Hour Moisture” labeling claim.
Certified Roofing Ad Alert Certified Roofing A friend of TINA.org forwarded this story about a roofing job gone wrong. The reader hired a roofing company she found advertised in the phonebook: Here’s what happened when the…
Pittsburgh Technical College’s Job Placement Rates Ad Alert Pittsburgh Technical College’s Job Placement Rates School’s advertised job placement rates don’t tell the whole story.
Walmart’s ‘Raise in Pay’ Ad Alert Walmart’s ‘Raise in Pay’ Walmart stands by its commercial touting questionable wage claims.
Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Ad Alert Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse claims that it “rebuilds enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…
Testosterone Gels Ad Alert Testosterone Gels Your browser does not support the video tag. Perhaps you’ve seen television ads for testosterone gels like AndroGel, which promise to help men with decreased sex drive, moodiness, and low…
LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream Ad Alert 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”…
ACT Mouthwash Ad Alert ACT Mouthwash A reader submitted a tip about this ad for ACT mouthwash, which claims it can “restore enamel and make teeth up to 2x stronger.” The reader’s concern was that it…
VitaMist Spray Vitamins Ad Alert VitaMist Spray Vitamins Vitamins you can spray into your mouth instead of swallowing? What could possibly be fishy about that? Lots, apparently. The FDA sent a warning letter in December to Mayor Laboratories,…
Gravity Defyer Shoes Ad Alert Gravity Defyer Shoes “Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.
Authority Tax Services Ad Alert Authority Tax Services Here’s a radio ad we heard for Authority Tax Services: The very beginning of the ad states: Attention tax payers: If you owe $10,000 or more to the IRS,…
Smartwatches, Smart Rings Marketed to Measure Blood Sugar Ad Alert Smartwatches, Smart Rings Marketed to Measure Blood Sugar FDA warns consumers that devices cannot be trusted to give accurate blood sugar measurements.
Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams Ad Alert Christie Brinkley’s Recapture-360 Creams One website’s “risk-free” trial offer carries hidden costs.
Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream Ad Alert Perfect Age Anti-Wrinkle Cream “Risk-free” trial offer could end up costing you plenty.
CheapCruises.com Ad Alert CheapCruises.com Be careful cruising into shifty waters with suspicious Facebook ads.
Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers Ad Alert Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.