Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed Consumer News Doctor-Industry Financial Connections Revealed It’s D-Day for the Sunshine Act. Find out who has been wining and dining your doctor.
Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings Consumer News Tiffany Accuses Costco of Selling Knockoff Rings A Costco store in Huntington Beach, Calif. sold diamond rings promoted as Tiffany rings for a steep discount, making them seem like a real steal.
Be Wary of the Loosely Regulated World of Weight Loss Supplements Consumer News Be Wary of the Loosely Regulated World of Weight Loss Supplements You’ve seen the ads – online, in magazines, and on TV. Pop this “all natural” pill for easy weight loss with zero effort. Those struggling with the roller coaster ride…
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing Consumer News TINA.org Executive Director to Testify in Senate Hearing Tune in on Tuesday to hear TINA.org’s take on fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the FTC’s 13(b) authority.
TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Consumer News TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress Tune in on Thursday to hear TINA.org’s take on ways to safeguard consumers and fight fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Consumer News CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Influencers tout the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste. But do the products work?
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ Consumer News 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.
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.
Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule Consumer News Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.
CATrends: ‘Dolphin Safe’ Tuna Consumer News CATrends: ‘Dolphin Safe’ Tuna Lawsuits accuse country’s three largest tuna producers of using fishing techniques that hurt and kill dolphins.
Trump’s MLM Pitch Misled Consumers, Lawsuit Says Consumer News Trump’s MLM Pitch Misled Consumers, Lawsuit Says Complaint alleges Trump secretly received millions of dollars in payments while deceptively marketing ACN.
Ad or Not? Memorial Sloan Kettering and WPIX 11 New York Consumer News Ad or Not? Memorial Sloan Kettering and WPIX 11 New York ‘Health news segment’ seems a lot like advertising.
California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams Consumer News TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams TINA.org gets the scoop on cryptoasset scams at FTC workshop.
DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers Consumer News DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.
Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Consumer News Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Cue the play-off music.
FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims Consumer News FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.
Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians Consumer News Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians TINA.org takes famous family’s deceptive social media endorsements to the FTC.
Jeunesse, Top Distributors Face Pyramid, RICO Allegations Consumer News Jeunesse, Top Distributors Face Pyramid, RICO Allegations Few Jeunesse products are ever sold to anyone but distributors, lawsuit contends.