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Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Of all the companies exploiting the pandemic, doTerra stands out as a steadfast recidivist.

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TINA.org investigated Target’s website – www.target.com – and found that false and deceptive Made in the USA labeling issues were widespread on its site, including product specifications that falsely stated…

Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

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Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

TINA.org files complaint with the FDA and FTC over company’s hair growth claims.

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

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Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

The MLM has been making deceptive earnings claims for the past decade.

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

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GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

False advertising and wrongful death are among a plethora of allegations filed against the supplement retailer.

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

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TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

TINA.org complaint comes four years after MLM paid $200 million to settle FTC deceptive advertising charges.

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

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UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

What You Should Know about Nerium

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What You Should Know about Nerium

Find out where the company is crossing the line when it comes to marketing claims.

What You Should Know about HempWorx

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What You Should Know about HempWorx

Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil.

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

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Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.

Illegal Health Claims By DSA Companies Still Litter Internet

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Illegal Health Claims By DSA Companies Still Litter Internet

More than 1,000 unsubstantiated health claims remain on the internet nine months after TINA.org’s investigation.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

What You Should Know about Elomir

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What You Should Know about Elomir

What you need to know before you #hitthestrip.

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

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Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

Blossom Nature

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Blossom Nature

FDA targets supplement sellers on Amazon making unapproved disease-treatment claims.

Phoenix Natural Wellness

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Phoenix Natural Wellness

CBD “super store” brochure is chock full of unapproved disease-treatment claims.

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

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7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

Magic Green Oil Drops CBD

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Magic Green Oil Drops CBD

Disease-treatment claims vanish in wake of FTC warning letter.

Ocanna CBD

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Ocanna CBD

Disease-treatment claims vanish in wake of FTC warning letter.

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Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

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Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

Forever Living’s Neverending Deceptive Income Claims

GNC: No Stranger To Regulatory Enforcement

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

What You Should Know about Nerium

What You Should Know about HempWorx

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Illegal Health Claims By DSA Companies Still Litter Internet

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

What You Should Know about Elomir

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

Blossom Nature

Phoenix Natural Wellness

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

Magic Green Oil Drops CBD

Ocanna CBD