The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare Consumer News The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.
DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law Consumer News DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? Consumer News Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.
Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion Consumer News Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion Jeunesse and Diamond distributors facing third pyramid scheme complaint in 10 months.
Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores Consumer News Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores TINA.org investigation finds ratings don’t match vintage of bottles sold on store shelf.
Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims Consumer News Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.
Do ‘Original’ Prices Really Even Exist? Consumer News Do ‘Original’ Prices Really Even Exist? Shopping for a spring wardrobe? Here’s what you need to know about price tags.
UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads Consumer News UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads Several e-cigarette ads banned in Britain while U.S. ads remain unregulated.
Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers Consumer News Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.
Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers Consumer News Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers Class-action settlement over supplement sold by Walmart, Walgreens and Supervalu provides little relief to consumers.
Ty J. Young Inc.’s Fine Print is a Must-Read Consumer News Ty J. Young Inc.’s Fine Print is a Must-Read You could lose money.
Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Consumer News Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.
A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters Consumer News A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters Sites warned about misleading claims.
Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions Consumer News Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions Here’s what you need to know before you apply for a reverse mortgage.
Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumer News Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.
FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option Consumer News FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.
TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma Consumer News TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.
The Lowdown on Low T Consumer News The Lowdown on Low T Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?