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Eat a Brownie and Relax?

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Eat a Brownie and Relax?

What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.

Cure or Con? Health products touted on social media are slipping by regulators

Media Coverage

Cure or Con? Health products touted on social media are slipping by regulators

Emile Le Beau Lucchesi, ABA Journal

MN-based MyPillow fined $1M for deceptive ads

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MN-based MyPillow fined $1M for deceptive ads

Kare 11

Full of Fluff? MyPillow Ordered to Pay $1M for Bogus Ads

Media Coverage

Full of Fluff? MyPillow Ordered to Pay $1M for Bogus Ads

Herb Weisbaum, NBC News

Vemma Health Claims

Evidence

Vemma Health Claims

A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 200 instances from 2005 to 2015 in which Vemma distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Vemma product line can treat, cure,…

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Consumer News

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

Consumer News

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

Evidence

Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

The Stipulating Parties in FTC v. Agora Financial, LLC, et al. are violating the February 8, 2021 Stipulated Order by, among other things, continuing to market products (primarily supplements and…

Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

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Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

Why the MLM industry should avoid the term.

CannaPro CBD

Ad Alert

CannaPro CBD

A fake celebrity endorsement by Tom Hanks is the tip of the iceberg with this CBD product.

Vivoo

Ad Alert

Vivoo

TINA.org digs into wellness app’s claims to track immunity, among other things, via urinalysis.

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

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Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.

19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM

Consumer News

19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM

Exaggerated earnings claims are not hard to find.

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

Consumer News

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

In the context of the coronavirus, immunity-boosting claims are a giant red flag.

Zinus Mattresses with Glass Fibers

Class Action

Zinus Mattresses with Glass Fibers

In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Zinus, Inc. and several retailers – including Amazon, eBay, Target, Walmart, and Wayfair – for allegedly failing to adequately warn consumers…

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast

Consumer News

Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast

Brain experts say save your money.

Taspen’s Organics Gets FDA Smackdown

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Taspen’s Organics Gets FDA Smackdown

FDA warning letter outlines several issues related to supplement’s marketing.

Nectar Mattresses

Ad Alert

Nectar Mattresses

Avoidance tactic fails mattress company as marketing claims are referred to federal regulators.

Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps

Class Action

Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps

In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Headclicks for allegedly falsely advertising that Himalayan crystal salt lamps are capable of providing various benefits – including cleansing the air,…

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Eat a Brownie and Relax?

Cure or Con? Health products touted on social media are slipping by regulators

MN-based MyPillow fined $1M for deceptive ads

Full of Fluff? MyPillow Ordered to Pay $1M for Bogus Ads

Vemma Health Claims

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

Agora Disease-Treatment Claims — 2021 Collection

Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

CannaPro CBD

Vivoo

Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims

19 Things Le-Vel and Its Distributors Deceptively Represent Are Attainable with MLM

TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era

Zinus Mattresses with Glass Fibers

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

Thinking about Taking a Supplement for Brain Health? Not So Fast

Taspen’s Organics Gets FDA Smackdown

Nectar Mattresses

Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps