Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud Consumer News Gay Conversion Therapy Called into Question as Fraud White House supports ban on conversion therapy for minors.
Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes Consumer News Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes Washington State maintains that “all online advertisements for escort services are actually offers for prostitution.” Not exactly a stretch of the imagination, right?
Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? Consumer News Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.
Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice) Consumer News Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice) Brand partnerships worthy of a big “doom!”
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Consumer News At FTC’s Request, Court Halts Alleged ‘Free Trial’ Scheme Alleged internet marketing scam bilked tens of millions of dollars from consumers, the FTC says.
By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements Consumer News By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements Regulators send united message about deceptively marketed supplements.
What Would Dad Like? Beware of these Promised Perks Consumer News What Would Dad Like? Beware of these Promised Perks It’s not always easy choosing the perfect Father’s Day gift and these ad claims don’t help.
Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors Consumer News Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors The new tricks targeting old dogs.
What You Should Know about New U Life Consumer News What You Should Know about New U Life MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.
Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Consumer News Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Consumer News Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Cue the play-off music.
What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global Consumer News What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.
Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper? Consumer News Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper? Why don’t these photos match?
Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Consumer News Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…
Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Consumer News Ad or Not? Kris, Kendall Jenner and Proactiv Fans decry mom’s crocodile tears in teaser post that turns out to be spon con.
TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ Consumer News TINA’s Take: ‘You Can’t Interrogate an Algorithm’ TINA.org attends FTC hearing on how to protect consumers from “informational injury” in the digital age.
TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims Consumer News TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims In whose health? We sum up some suspect claims at the In Goop Health inaugural wellness summit.
The Lowdown on Low T Consumer News The Lowdown on Low T Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?