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Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

Don’t Fall for Faux Navajo Jewelry

Though there are laws in place to protect artists and consumers from misrepresentation of Native American arts and crafts products, it doesn’t always protect buyers from scam artists. An investigation…

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world. Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Companies Getting Coal in 2021

Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox

Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.

What You Should Know about Diet Teas

What You Should Know about Diet Teas

By diet they mean cleansing and by cleansing they mean pooping.

Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’

Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’

Texas-based Applied Food Science to pay $3.5 million to settle misleading weight-loss claims complaint.

Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink?

Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink?

Drink manufacturer faces multiple state lawsuits.

Ad or Not? BuzzFeed’s Buy Me That Section

Ad or Not? BuzzFeed’s Buy Me That Section

Unwrapping BuzzFeed’s holiday gift ideas.

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.

LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations

LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations

Settlement avoids a trial that had been scheduled to begin on Feb 16.

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream

CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream

A popular summertime treat is the subject of a current trend in class-action litigation.

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Lawsuit alleges essential oil MLM is a pyramid scheme, among other things.

Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

Kyani Hit with Pyramid Scheme Complaint

Class action against Kyani includes unknown top distributors.

Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media

From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.

Illegal Health Claims By DSA Companies Still Litter Internet

Illegal Health Claims By DSA Companies Still Litter Internet

More than 1,000 unsubstantiated health claims remain on the internet nine months after TINA.org’s investigation.

DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations

DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations

Class-action lawsuit alleges top distributors feed off the money paid by recruits.