U.S. Consumer Counsel aka U.S. Consumer Times Ad Alert U.S. Consumer Counsel aka U.S. Consumer Times Sketchy affiliate website promoting Snow Teeth Whitening comes down in wake of TINA.org inquiry.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Non-Toxic Without a strong legal definition for “non-toxic,” cosmetic companies are making it up as they go along.
Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case Consumer News Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case LuLaRoe’s founders on the hotseat in Washington’s pyramid case against the company.
Pottery Barn Kids Ad Alert Pottery Barn Kids E-commerce site changes pricing tactics in response to a TINA.org inquiry into back-to-school deals.
RegrowAustralia Ad Alert RegrowAustralia Another TINA.org reader flags another opportunistic bracelet seller seeking to cash in on the charity of others.
Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough Blog Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Treehuggers Bracelets Ad Alert Treehuggers Bracelets Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with another company selling bracelets to benefit Australia.
Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme Blog Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme Court also finds that defendants made false and deceptive earnings claims.
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.”
Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion Consumer News Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Against Jeunesse Seeks $1 Billion Jeunesse and Diamond distributors facing third pyramid scheme complaint in 10 months.
Del Monte ’10 Grapefruit’ Claim is the Pits Ad Alert 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.
O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Ad Alert O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.
TINA.org Alerts Major TV Networks to Deceptive Prevagen Ads Consumer News TINA.org Alerts Major TV Networks to Deceptive Prevagen Ads TINA.org also calls on the BBB to re-evaluate company’s A+ rating.
Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules Blog Where’s the Ad? That Game Has Rules Spotting ads should not be that hard.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News 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?