Federal Communications Commission Consumer Basics Federal Communications Commission The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the U.S.
Virgin Atlantic: ‘100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel’ Ad Alert Virgin Atlantic: ‘100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel’ Ad regulator finds term potentially misleading in context of radio ad.
American Federal Coin & Bullion Ad Alert American Federal Coin & Bullion Precious metals seller pulls coronavirus-related radio ad following TINA.org inquiry.
When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better Consumer News When It Comes to Mileage, the More MPG Numbers the Better Letter to FTC from consumer groups weighs in on deceptive mileage claims in car ads.
Boll & Branch Ad Alert Boll & Branch Radio host’s suggestion that advertiser’s bedding products are made in the USA misses the mark.
RiduZone Ad Alert RiduZone Weight-loss supplement is sending mixed signals with its use of the FDA logo in a claim on its website that it is ‘FDA Acknowledged.’
Timeshare Freedom Group Ad Alert Timeshare Freedom Group FAQs on company website clash with promises made in recent radio ad.
Code Red Seven Ad Alert Code Red Seven This radio ad for a product called Code Red Seven makes it sound pretty miraculous. “David” was suffering from decreased libido due to his unhealthy lifestyle, but apparently Code Red…
Optima Tax Relief Ad Alert Optima Tax Relief Optima Tax Relief advertises its services on the radio and television with TV dad Alan Thicke, who advises you not to “mess with the IRS.” Instead, he says in…
Superior Kia Ad Alert Superior Kia A reader submitted a tip concerning a local radio ad for Superior Kia in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to the reader, the radio ad promoted a 36-month, no money down, lease…
Honda Summer Clearance Ad Alert Honda Summer Clearance Honda claims the Civic is the best-selling small car in America. But is it really?
Morgan Gold Ad Alert Morgan Gold As heard on SiriusXM radio: Morgan Gold promises a free gold IRA guide “to help diversify your portfolio.” We have our doubts that anything is really free — how…
Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? Consumer Basics Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.
Federal Laws Governing Ads Consumer Basics Federal Laws Governing Ads There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.
Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’ Ad Alert Crash Proof Retirement’s ‘Inflation Fighters’ TINA.org takes a closer look at company’s claims of ‘guaranteed income.’
Court orders Balance of Nature to stop sales of supplements after FDA lawsuits Media Coverage Court orders Balance of Nature to stop sales of supplements after FDA lawsuits Alexander Tin, CBS News
Bystrictin Ad Alert Bystrictin UPDATE 2/18/15: A representative of Bystrictin informed TINA.org that the company is no longer in business and no longer advertising. Whenever someone tells you that you can lose weight without really…
Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry Consumer News Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.
Nine Year Mortgage Ad Alert Nine Year Mortgage “You have a mortgage and a load of other debt. Wouldn’t it be great if it all just went away?” says this radio ad for Nine Year Mortgage. Yes,…