FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.

Companies that Get Coal in their 2013 Stockings

Be careful, deceptive marketers — Santa was watching.

Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail

The FTC is mailing out refunds to consumers who bought and filed valid claims on Skechers toning shoes.

Can’t Keep a Bad Ad Man Down

Why can’t the FTC put some hucksters out of business for good?

McDonald’s Corp.

Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A.

Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work

Let’s face it.  As a nation, we are getting fatter.  In fact, we’re so fat that manufacturers had to widen revolving doors from 10 feet to 12 feet to accommodate…

Be Wary of the Loosely Regulated World of Weight Loss Supplements

You’ve seen the ads – online, in magazines, and on TV.  Pop this “all natural” pill for easy weight loss with zero effort.  Those struggling with the roller coaster ride…

E-Cigarette Database

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Amare Global Happy Juice

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

Obvi

TINA.org discovers the evidence behind these weight-loss claims is slim.

Trimjoy’s ‘Dr. Julia Becker’

There are several red flags regarding this purported doctor.

Monetizing Minors: Piper Rockelle

A calorie-counting app is just one of the adult products promoted on this minor’s social media channels.

Chicco KidFit Booster Seats

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing booster seats as safe for children who weigh 30 pounds and providing protection in side-impact collisions

Neutrogena-branded Sunscreen

Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene

Agora Income Claims — 2021 Collection

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

Avaline, Cameron Diaz’s New, ‘Clean’ Wine Brand

At the intersection of wine and wellness.

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

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