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Consumer complaints worth remembering.

Roblox

Allegations: Failing to disclose the risk of criminal and predative activity on its platform and misleading parents into thinking that Roblox protects children from inappropriate content

Lunchables

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as food “Parents Trust” without disclosing that they contain harmful substances

Wonder Hoodie’s ‘Bulletproof’ Clothing

Does this company have the ammunition to support its bulletproof claims?

Monetizing Minors

How brands exploit kid influencers and their followers.

Gerber’s Grow-Up Plan and College Plan

IYOVIA/IMMA/IML Income Claims

Archived Testimonials

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

Ad or Not: MyPet USA YouTube Channel

It starts with knowing who created the channel.

Online Privacy Protection for Kids Strengthened

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

COSCO Scenera NEXT

Another Made in the USA claim? Check out this COSCO Scenera NEXT car seat and determine for yourself.

Huggies

NAD recommends changes after Pampers makes a stink over competing diaper brand’s ad claims.

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims

TINA.org’s #TNTruth social media campaign exposes company’s inappropriate income claims.

2017 ACN Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.

Report: Most Advertised Baby Food Not Nutritious

New report finds issues with nutrition-related messaging.

Neora/Nerium Income Claims

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy drink company, was quietly shut down by the Federal Trade…