Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims Consumer News Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product representations.
Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target Consumer News Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target It sounds like a sale but is it?
E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? Consumer News E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.
Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement Consumer News Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.
Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors Consumer News Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors The new tricks targeting old dogs.
Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law Consumer News Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law Three things to know about TINA.org’s complaint against the popular — and profitable — YouTube channel.
Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer News Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants Consumer advocates warn of new scams.
Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members Consumer News Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.
Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.
FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting Deceptive Income Claims in MLM Industry Consumer News FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting Deceptive Income Claims in MLM Industry Proposed new earnings claim rule comes three years after TINA.org comment to FTC.
FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients Consumer News FTC Comes Down on Drink, Supplement That Targeted Cancer Patients Agency settles with supplement maker over “false or unsupported claims.”
9 Ways Shady Investment Dealings Target Your Wallet Consumer News 9 Ways Shady Investment Dealings Target Your Wallet Know the red flags before you invest.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”
CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumer News CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.
CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease Consumer News CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
MUSA Recidivists Consumer News MUSA Recidivists 1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…
Top Store-Brand Herbal Supplements Missing the Herb Consumer News Top Store-Brand Herbal Supplements Missing the Herb State officials demand Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC stop selling the supplements.
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions Consumer News TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.