TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Gravity Defyer Shoes

“Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.

Ty J. Young, Revisited

Ty J. Young’s fine print continues to be a must-read for consumers.

The Cost of Doing Business

Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.

Agora Income Claims — 2021 Collection

The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism

“Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.

Deceptive Marketing 101: Recyclable Claims

How products marketed as “recyclable” end up in landfills.

Blossom Nature

FDA targets supplement sellers on Amazon making unapproved disease-treatment claims.

Enlifta

FDA targets supplement sellers on Amazon making unapproved disease-treatment claims.

2021 Collection

EOS Lip Balms

Overdraft Fees at Bank of the West

Ruffles Baked Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that sour cream is a flavoring ingredient when the sour cream flavor comes from an artificial ingredient

Hoover’s Made in USA Claims

Score another one for the fine print.

Neuriva

Allegations: Falsely marketing Neuriva supplements as “clinically proven” to improve “brain performance” when the company has no scientific or clinical proof that the supplements or ingredients in them provide the…

Insurance from Allianz Global Assistance

Allegations: Misleadingly offering consumers insurance for tickets to events and travel arrangements for a specified price without adequately disclosing that consumers who purchase the insurance are charged additional fees

Ancestry.com

Allegations: Misleadingly offering free trials of subscriptions

Morning Song Bird Food

Friendly’s Vanilla Ice Creams

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.