TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning

…for now.

You Still Can’t Trust Walmart’s Made in USA Claims

U.S.-made misrepresentations continue one year after TINA.org alerted company to false and deceptive claims.

Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers?

New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.

American Federal Coin & Bullion

Precious metals seller pulls coronavirus-related radio ad following TINA.org inquiry.

How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements

The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.

AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges

Health and wellness products MLM allegedly rewarded recruitment over product sales.

What You Should Know about Plexus

TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.

FTC Prescribes New Standard for Homeopathic Remedy Claims

Agency asserts that marketing claims for over-the-counter homeopathic products are likely misleading.

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Proud American Vanlines

Consumers claim moving company corners them into paying prices well above initial estimates.

Stone Academy

Reader says for-profit college misled her on the type of job she could get with a degree from the school.

4Life Health Claims

Student Aid Center

Regulators say company doesn’t have the authority to approve the loan forgiveness programs it markets.

E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules

Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.

What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.

MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest

TINA.org calls out cure-all pillow marketing.

Oh, Christmas Tree: Pricing Mix-up Burns Consumer

“I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.

Facebook Privacy Settlement Terms in Dispute

FTC reviewing changes to policy on ads featuring users.

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

Is Anthony Anderson’s Candyverse NFT Project a Scam?

The impact of a celebrity endorsement.