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Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit

If e-cigarettes are your thing (and we’re not saying they should be), there are many options out there. Maybe this isn’t the best one.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

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HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.

The Trial Offer You Should Think Twice about Trying

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The Trial Offer You Should Think Twice about Trying

Reinventing the definition of a trial offer.

FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

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FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

Before making any changes to its own rule, the agency will look to see how a 2010 statute plays out.

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

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LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Oh my. Where to start with this one. A reader alerted us to LifeCell’s “trial” offer for its wrinkle cream. LifeCell promises that its product works in “just 17 seconds”…

Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception

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Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception

A jury of your peers and a jury of consumers deserve the truth.

Vita Luminance/Skin Revive

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Vita Luminance/Skin Revive

Holding on to this “free” bottle will cost you plenty.

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

Impact on Health Not the Only Issue in Unregulated Industry MADISON, Conn., July 22, 2014 — Consumers curious about trying e-cigarettes are being swindled in droves by unscrupulous companies advertising…

Regal E-Cigs

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Regal E-Cigs

The more things change, the more misleading e-cigarette advertising stays the same.

Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims

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Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims

One thing’s for sure: Ciroc is not the only vodka “out there” that’s gluten free.

The Franklin Prosperity Report

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The Franklin Prosperity Report

Newsmax Media, a website that claims to be a news site, sells newsletter subscriptions and is currently pitching the Franklin Prosperity Report as a way to get “Free Stuff and…

Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes

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Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes

Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

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Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

Spoiler: the chicken wings are neither free nor do they last for life.

MyLowe’s Rewards Free Shipping

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MyLowe’s Rewards Free Shipping

TINA.org hammers out the fine print details of this advertised member perk.

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

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Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.

LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks

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LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks

The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.

Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions

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Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it would protect consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024

Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

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Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

July 2013 Update: The Fourth Circuit has overturned the District Court’s permanent injunction against the City of Baltimore’s truth in advertising ordinance.

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Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising

The Trial Offer You Should Think Twice about Trying

FTC Opts for Wait-and-See Approach on Negative Option

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception

Vita Luminance/Skin Revive

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigarettes

Regal E-Cigs

Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims

The Franklin Prosperity Report

Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes

Good Chop: ‘Free Chicken Wings for Life’

MyLowe’s Rewards Free Shipping

Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order

LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks

Transunion Risk and Alternative Data Solutions

Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge