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Simple Spectrum

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Simple Spectrum

Counting up the issues with this purported autism supplement.

Lunchables

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Lunchables

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

Best Reader Tips of 2024

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Best Reader Tips of 2024

Consumer complaints worth remembering.

Wonder Hoodie’s ‘Bulletproof’ Clothing

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Wonder Hoodie’s ‘Bulletproof’ Clothing

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

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

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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…

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.

Bravecto

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Bravecto

Pet parents might be ticked off by this ad.

TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing

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TINA.org Complaints Spur Changes to Supplement’s Marketing

Dietary supplement company changes website and promotions for kids product.

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

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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…

Gatorade Mobile App

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Gatorade Mobile App

Whether Gatorade is a better choice than water for athletes depends on the duration and intensity of the exercise, says science. Either way, we’re pretty sure water is not “the…

Huggies

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Huggies

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

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

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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

Evidence

2017 ACN Income Claims Database

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

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

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Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

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

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

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College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

Neora/Nerium Income Claims

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Neora/Nerium Income Claims

A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 200 instances in which Nerium and/or its distributors have made or referenced unusual earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. The first 100+ of…

Report: Most Advertised Baby Food Not Nutritious