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.
South Bay Energy Rates Class Action South Bay Energy Rates Allegations: Falsely representing that its energy rates are based on market conditions and reflect the “wholesale cost”
Purple Mattress Class Action Purple Mattress Allegations: Falsely advertising sales off of inflated reference prices
Timeshares at Westgate Branson Lakes Resort Class Action Timeshares at Westgate Branson Lakes Resort Allegations: Using high-pressure sales tactics that fail to disclose important information to prospective purchasers and failing to provide purchasers with adequate access to their timeshares
So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean? Blog So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean? Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.
Gucci’s Exotic Skin Products Ad Alert Gucci’s Exotic Skin Products Former sales associate files lawsuit accusing luxury brand of greenwashing.
Royal Match Class Action Royal Match Allegations: Violating federal and state gambling laws by operating an unlawful game of chance, manipulating the odds of the game to increase its addictiveness and induce players to spend money…
FTC Funeral Rule Comment Regulatory/Congressional Actions FTC Funeral Rule Comment TINA.org submitted comments to the FTC regarding the need to update its Funeral Rule to better protect distressed consumers.
Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ Consumer News Face Mask Sellers on eBay Falsely Claim Products are ‘FDA Approved’ TINA.org investigation also finds sellers using the FDA’s logo in violation of the agency’s logo policy.
CATrends: Fake Reference Prices Consumer News CATrends: Fake Reference Prices The illusion of savings.
UNBS CBD Gummies Ad Alert UNBS CBD Gummies Spam email leads to a fake endorsement from Dr. Oz, among other celebrities.
The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store Ad Alert The ‘Buy’ Button in the iTunes Store When you don’t own what you buy.
UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) Ad Alert UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) For-profit marketing firm masquerades as a “community organization” on Instagram.
Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ground Himalayan Pink Salt Class Action Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ground Himalayan Pink Salt Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Himalayan” and coming from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains” when the salt comes from Pakistan
Amplifei Ad Alert Amplifei A misleading income disclosure statement is just the tip of the iceberg with this supplement MLM.
Morningstar Farms VEGGIE Products Class Action Morningstar Farms VEGGIE Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “veggie”
CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles Consumer News CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to “do their part” and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.
South of France Products Class Action South of France Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are from France when they actually come from Kentucky
Kirkland Signature Black Raspberry Sparkling Water Class Action Kirkland Signature Black Raspberry Sparkling Water Allegations: Misleadingly marketing black raspberries are a flavoring ingredient in sparkling waters