UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

TINA.org files complaint with the FDA and FTC over company’s hair growth claims.

The Menopause Deception Epidemic

How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.

Verizon: ‘You Dunk It, We Upgrade It’

Except when there’s battery damage.

Ty J. Young, Revisited

Ty J. Young’s fine print continues to be a must-read for consumers.

DuThermX

Clips of media appearances that distorted thermal scanner’s effectiveness come down following TINA.org inquiry.

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

Burst Electric Toothbrush

Dental professionals who recommend Burst may be more embedded with company than you think.

GOLO’s Release Supplement

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing GOLO’s Release supplement

CATrends: Toddler Formula

It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.

Theraworx Relief

Pharmacist testimonials at the center of advertising inquiry head to the FTC for further review.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

TINA.org Fact-Checks Joe Rogan’s Ads

Podcasting king has made some questionable product pitches in recent months.

Benefiber Prebiotic Supplement

TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.

Mighty Gum

A chewing gum company’s health claims pop under scrutiny.

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

American Federal Coin & Bullion

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

IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims

TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.