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Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015

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Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015

Deciphering ads in the new year.

Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers

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Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers

TINA.org wins appeal for release of consumer complaints against the companies.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week!

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It’s National Consumer Protection Week!

Free isn’t always free, ads are often disguised, and that price that was advertised isn’t always what the company then offers you. Is this fair? No. It’s deceptive.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

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Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

LuLaRoe’s founders on the hotseat in Washington’s pyramid case against the company.

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

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TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

Timeline

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Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

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UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

Several e-cigarette ads banned in Britain while U.S. ads remain unregulated.

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

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Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.

FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

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FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

What You Should Know about Youngevity

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What You Should Know about Youngevity

TINA.org investigation finds inappropriate health and income claims.

Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’

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Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’

Texas-based Applied Food Science to pay $3.5 million to settle misleading weight-loss claims complaint.

Cow Colostrum Supplements

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Cow Colostrum Supplements

What you need to know about what some are calling “liquid gold.”

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

FTC Social Media Actions

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FTC Social Media Actions

See the FTC’s track record when it comes to social media influencer cases.

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

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Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

The MLM has been making deceptive earnings claims for the past decade.

Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

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Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Skin lightening creams — also called fade creams, brightening creams, skin-tone correctors, or bleaching creams — are designed to reduce skin discoloration or hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure, age, disease,…

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.

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Five Tricky Ad Trends to Watch for in 2015

Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers

It’s National Consumer Protection Week!

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Timeline

UK Cracking Down on E-Cig Ads

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

What You Should Know about Youngevity

Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’

Cow Colostrum Supplements

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

FTC Social Media Actions

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Skin Lightening Cream

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums