TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

What we did this year at TINA.org.

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Enjoy these tidings of deceptive advertising and questionable products.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

 Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated 10 million Americans predicted to develop some form of brain…

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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

Regenepure

Watch out for this product’s negative-option offer that comes with any initial purchase.

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.

NOHO

We’re not sold on this hangover cure or the amount of money NOHO says you can make selling it.

Herbalife Class-Action Settlement By the Numbers

Here’s the breakdown of the $17.5 million settlement pie.

Are Homeopathic Drugs Misleading Consumers?

FDA revisits a decades-old policy that essentially allows homeopathic drugs to go unchecked into the marketplace.

Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes

More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.

Identity Theft Makes It 15 Years in a Row

FTC releases its top consumer complaints of 2014.

Liberty Mutual

Important information lurks in the fine print, if only there was enough time to read it.

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

Six Pack Shortcuts: Try an Alternative Route

Question this program before it potentially transforms both your body and wallet — in the wrong way.

Del Monte ’10 Grapefruit’ Claim is the Pits

Product labeling claims 64-ounce container has 10 grapefruit but our citrus test revealed only four would fit.

Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K

Precious metals seller transcends the very meaning of free, among other problems for consumers.

WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM

What TINA.org thinks you should wake up to regarding this questionable company.