TINA Warns Federal Agency about False Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN., March 14, 2016 – When Uncle Sam says something’s Made in the USA, you’re inclined to believe him. It is, after all, the U.S. government speaking. But an…

Ad or Not? That Paisley Asymmetrical Dress on Instagram

You know the one we’re talking about.

Supplements Containing Acacia Rigidula

Companies whose weight-loss supplements contain perennial shrub receive FDA warning letters.

TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims

Uncle Sam gets made in the USA claims wrong.

iPhone Trade-in

Fine print discloses numerous conditions tied to new iPhone promotion.

TINA.org Alerts Major TV Networks to Deceptive Prevagen Ads

TINA.org also calls on the BBB to re-evaluate company’s A+ rating.

Ad or Not? David O. Russell’s ‘Joy’

“HSN Queen” Joy Mangano leverages box-office hit with expansion into retail.

Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

Is losing weight on your New Year’s resolution list?

Dietary Supplements Containing Picamilon

FDA warns supplement makers that ingredient lacks its required approval.

Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking

Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.

Nutramax’s “Cosamin” Joint Health Supplements

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

Fabletics

Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.

FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketers for Blocking Bad Reviews

Complaint also asserts that company pushes deceptive weight-loss claims.

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.

Ronaldo’s Homeless Stunt: Is This an Ad?

Ronaldo may very well be “a decent man” but this viral video is more ad than not.

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