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…
Red Envelope Ad Alert Red Envelope A reader was able to catch this radio ad for RedEnvelope.com, a shopping website that is advertising “25% off almost everything” if you use the code “FAST” at checkout.…
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…
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…
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.
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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
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Subaru’s Starlink Infotainment System Class Action Subaru’s Starlink Infotainment System June 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. October 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. For more information, go to https://www.starlinkinfotainment.settlementclass.com/. August 2019:…
The Good Feet Store Ad Alert The Good Feet Store Customer testimonials aren’t a good fit for claims that shoe inserts address medical conditions like plantar fasciitis.
Texas SuperFood Ad Alert Texas SuperFood Everything’s bigger in Texas – including misleading health claims.
TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era Consumer News TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era In the context of the coronavirus, immunity-boosting claims are a giant red flag.
Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend Ad Alert Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend Latest coronavirus scam to land on TINA.org’s radar comes packaged as a fake Fox News article.
Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus Ad Alert Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus This comes seven months after receiving an FDA warning letter citing unapproved drug treatment claims.
TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements Blog TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.
What You Need to Know about Metals.com Consumer News What You Need to Know about Metals.com All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.