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NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

NCL Honors TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten

Last week, TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten was presented with the Florence Kelley Consumer Leadership Award by the National Consumers League (NCL) for TINA.org’s work fighting false and deceptive advertising.…

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.

“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign

“The Truth’s Not Always Easy” Campaign

Why is TINA.org advertising?

Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules

Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules

Spotting ads should not be that hard.

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True

An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler.

An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230

An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230

Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.

Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law?

Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law?

MLM making deceptive claims after several warnings.

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

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

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

Help Support TINA.org’s Mission

Help Support TINA.org’s Mission

We strive to keep ads honest for consumers and businesses alike.

Who Likes What on Facebook?

Who Likes What on Facebook?

Have you ever spotted a suspect “like” on your Facebook profile?

Pinterest, Here We Come!

Pinterest, Here We Come!

TINA.org is now on Pinterest!

Congratulations, Rider University Advertising Grads

Congratulations, Rider University Advertising Grads

Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

The Accidental Typo on Purpose

The Accidental Typo on Purpose

How deceptive MLMers try to evade regulators in the COVID era.

Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike?

Dan Newlin: The Wolf of the Florida Turnpike?

Claims of large lawsuit winnings flood the highway.

‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers

‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers

Cautionary stories like Belle Gibson’s are not unique.

NBA Stars’ Sneaky Alcohol Ads

NBA Stars’ Sneaky Alcohol Ads

These players dropped the ball in their recent offseason announcements.