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Consumer complaints worth remembering.

U.S. Cancer Centers

TINA.org found 90% of U.S. cancer centers have used deceptive patient testimonials in their marketing materials.

DSA Companies Health Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies selling supplements have used unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims.

U-Haul

TINA.org found U-Haul engaged in deceptive price advertising and fee scheme.

Roblox

TINA.org found metaverse gaming platform rife with deceptive marketing.

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Competitor calls out supplement marketer on its claims.

Stansberry Financial Research/Information

250m Americans Infected – The American Parasite

Your browser does not support the video tag. Here’s a new batch of web ads warning you about something called “the American Parasite.” What are these ads all about? And…

Searching for the Perfect Sneeze-Proof Pooch?

There’s no such thing as hypoallergenic pets.

Amare Global Happy Juice

MLM’s advertising claims are in need of a gut check.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Blasts Lipozene’s Fat Burning Claims

MADISON, CONN.  April 11, 2016 Lose weight without changing your lifestyle, according to ads for a popular diet supplement, Lipozene. No so fast says ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). The consumer…

BuyerReview.com

There’s more to these health product rankings than you might think.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

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.

G95 Protective Gear

Marketer makes some bold claims related to the coronavirus.

Content Confusion in an Era of Fake News

Study demonstrates that effectively designed native advertising disclosures can decrease consumer deception.

Expedia Member Hotels

Class-action lawsuit alleges booking site is engaging in a “classic bait and switch.”

Does Your State Reveal Consumer Complaints?

TINA.org Publishes Results of Nationwide Open Records Review MADISON, CONN. November 18, 2015 — Consumers rely on online reviews and ratings sites when making purchasing decisions but these tools are…

Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash

A cautionary tale for consumers who shop on Google.