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NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

Stocktips.com Penny Stocks

Invests.com is advertising penny stock reports from Stocktips.com. According to the SEC, the term “penny stock” (also micro-cap stock) “generally refers to a security issued by a very small company…

Six Examples of How Overstock.com Ripped Off Consumers

Internal memos reveal company knew savings were inflated.

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Prompted by a consumer tip, TINA.org investigates technology brand’s use of stock images.

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

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

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‘Trump Penny Stocks’

Agora Financial’s pitch for investing in penny stocks sends up red flags.

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Take stock of this free trial’s terms before you hand over credit card information.

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Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings

California court slaps company with millions in civil penalties.

Penny Stock Checklist

“Free” offer is apparently tied to a subscription that isn’t free.

Public Investing App’s ‘Up To $300 in Free Stock’ Offer

Key phrase: “up to.” The average reward is only five bucks.

New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images

Advocates worried unrealistic body images taking toll on teens.

TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

Mattresses on Overstock.com

Allegations: Falsely marketing mattresses as natural and hypoallergenic

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Revenge Porn Site IsAnybodyDown.com Down for Count

FTC alleges Craig Brittain used deceptive means to amass a nude photo library of more than 1,000 people.