Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

H&R Block More Zero

File both your federal and states taxes online for free? Try again.

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

Reader Poll: Settlements Should Provide Cash

Coupons are not the preferred choice in false ad class actions.

Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

All Day Energy Greens

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing All Day Energy Greens as an “all natural energy drink” that increases energy, improves digestion, and supports weight management

Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging

What to know about the FDA’s rule on underfilled or slack-filled packaging.

Flat Tummy Tea, Health Claims Edition

Detox tea company takes another lump from the ASA over influencers’ Instagram posts.

Ad or Not? Slim Fast in Star Magazine

NAD decision takes aim at advertising “formatted as editorial content.”

Elena F From Russia

Not to be had for love or money. Well, definitely not love.

Helzberg Diamond Shops

Code Red Seven

This radio ad for a product called Code Red Seven makes it sound pretty miraculous. “David” was suffering from decreased libido due to his unhealthy lifestyle, but apparently Code Red…

Towing Capabilities of the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado

Allegations: Overstating the weight that vehicles can safely pull

SlimFast Meal Replacement Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are “clinically proven” to help consumers “lose weight & keep it off” when scientific evidence does not support such claims

Whole Foods Tilapia Fillets

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the weight of fish in products as higher than it actually is

Predator Airgun Pellets

Allegations: Falsely advertising the “exact” weight of individual pellets in tin containers when a majority of the pellets do not weigh the advertised amount

Rejuvenation: ‘Free Shipping Site-Wide’

Lawsuit accuses retailer of reneging on free shipping offer.

FitRx SmartBell XL Quick-Select Dumbbells

Allegations: Marketing products as high quality when the weight plates may dislodge and drop during use due to a defect

EasyPack

A bogus connection to major retailers is just the beginning.

PowerBlock Urethane Series Dumbbells