Blazing Saddles San Francisco Bike Share Ad Alert Blazing Saddles San Francisco Bike Share Blazing Saddles, a San Franciso bike-rental company, has a Google Ad running for “San Francisco Bike Share” searches: The advertisement links to a page comparing Blazing Saddles’ rates to Bay…
Certified Roofing Ad Alert Certified Roofing A friend of TINA.org forwarded this story about a roofing job gone wrong. The reader hired a roofing company she found advertised in the phonebook: Here’s what happened when the…
Reumofan Ad Alert Reumofan USA TODAY published an investigation of popular arthritis supplement Reumofan this week — an investigation that found, basically, you want to stay away from Reumofan. [C]onsumers who buy Reumofan products…
Platinum Funding Ad Alert Platinum Funding From the spam inbox: It’s easy to apply for a loan. It only takes a few minutes and your cash is deposited directly into your bank account. Something seems off…
Clarks Ad Alert Clarks Claims to offer “free shipping” on “every order” excludes Alaska shipments, and probably others.
Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad Ad Alert Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad The only thing that can be “absolutely guaranteed” is that there is no way to learn a new language in only 10 days. This ad links to a language-software website…
‘Complimentary Bottle’ of Nugenix Total-T Ad Alert ‘Complimentary Bottle’ of Nugenix Total-T Promotion for purported testosterone booster has some hard-to-believe claims.
Rolling Stone Subscriptions Ad Alert Rolling Stone Subscriptions Getting out may not be as easy as signing up.
Crystal Flush Ad Alert Crystal Flush A number of deceptive marketing issues should keep consumers on their toes.
Timeshare Freedom Group Ad Alert Timeshare Freedom Group FAQs on company website clash with promises made in recent radio ad.
The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism Ad Alert The Kids Guide to Fighting Socialism “Free” guide harbors future charges that aren’t disclosed in a frightening email to parents and grandparents.
Tom Brady and TB12’s Implied Coronavirus-Treatment Claims Ad Alert Tom Brady and TB12’s Implied Coronavirus-Treatment Claims Launch of star QB’s “immunity supplement” comes in the middle of a pandemic. Coincidence?
What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Ad Alert What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging? Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.
Lifetrients (formerly known as NourishLife) Ad Alert Lifetrients (formerly known as NourishLife) Supplement company previously sued by the FTC deceptively claims in recent email products defend against the coronavirus.
Earth Rated ‘Compostable’ Dog Poop Bags Ad Alert Earth Rated ‘Compostable’ Dog Poop Bags Company steps in it with regard to ‘compostable’ claims for its dog poop bags.
Aloe Veritas Ad Alert Aloe Veritas MLM becomes the first to have its ad claims referred to the FTC by direct selling self-regulatory program.
Relivira Ad Alert Relivira Underwear seller strips a number of marketing claims after a TINA.org inquiry.
BrewDog Ad Alert BrewDog Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.