TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Consumer News TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Investigation finds no competent evidence to support memory improvement claims and FTC files a lawsuit.
Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny Consumer News Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.
FTC: Memory Pill Marketers ‘Couldn’t Back Up Claims’ Consumer News FTC: Memory Pill Marketers ‘Couldn’t Back Up Claims’ For that reason, the marketers behind the brain supplement Procera AVH will pay $1.4 million.
The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk Ad Alert The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk The bodybuilding supplement has been the target of an FDA warning letter and a class-action lawsuit.
Rebranded Drugs Ad Alert Rebranded Drugs Some drugs are the same except for their names and packaging. For example: Sarafem, marketed as a treatment for Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder, is the same drug as Prozac, marketed as…
NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure Consumer News NBA Says it Never Cleared Vemma’s Biz Structure Relationship claims questioned.
Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track” Consumer News Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track” Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?
Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List Consumer News Pharmaceuticals Top the Spam List Spam levels have dropped to a 3-year record low, reports security firm, Symantec, in their November 2011 Intelligence Report. But before you start jumping up and down with excitement, keep…
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Products Class Action Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Products Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox Consumer News Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?
Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Blog Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.
Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids Consumer News Roblox Quietly Removes Its Ban on Ads Directed at Kids What’s stopping advertisers from targeting children now?
What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL Consumer News What You Should Know about Homes CNL/Smart CNL This crypto scam has cost hundreds of people thousands of dollars.
Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Consumer News Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims Consumer News MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.
Glassesusa.com Class Action Glassesusa.com Allegations: Falsely marketing that it protects consumers’ privacy when it allows a third party to spy on visitors to its website for targeted advertising purposes
LifeRx Class Action LifeRx Allegations: Misrepresenting that it does not sell or share consumers’ personal information when it shares such information with several advertising partners for targeted advertising purposes
Coin Master Class Action Coin Master Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Coin Master’s platform and digital currency are safe when marketing for the game targets minors who are too young to legally gamble
www.idahoan.com Class Action www.idahoan.com Allegations: Misrepresenting that the website protects customers’ privacy when it allows third parties to spy on visitors to its website for targeted advertising purposes