Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC.  On November 29, 2011, the…

BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

Nearly recalled by the FDA, BOO is purportedly back on the market.

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

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

‘Free Breakfast’ at Quality Inn

Google ad leaves consumer feeling empty.

Studio Guti’s ‘1,000 Poses for Photography’ (Hardcover Not Included)

Expecting a hardcover book, TINA.org reader receives a link for a digital download instead.

Donations Given at CVS

Allegations: Defrauding consumers by asking them to make donations to the American Diabetes Association on checkout screens when all or part of the donated money went to CVS

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Deceptive Ads of 2021

Some bad ads from this year.

Nepal Earthquake: Checking out Charities Before You Donate

Tips on how to protect yourself from a charity scam in the wake of the earthquake in Nepal.

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

Court OKs Ads that may Feature Child Prostitutes

Washington State maintains that “all online advertisements for escort services are actually offers for prostitution.” Not exactly a stretch of the imagination, right?

FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements

Eight products found to have BMPEA and 17 products contain DMBA, both amphetamine-like stimulants.

Neurolumen

Brochure for medical device targeted military members with illegal claims to treat PTSD, among other diseases.

Monster Energy Car Wraps

Fake check scam targets TINA.org reader. She’s not the only one.

The Doom that Came to Kickstarter

Crowdfunding board game project creator settles FTC charges he gamed backers in first agency action on site.

Mary Kay Income Claims – 2021 Collection

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

California Sues MyPillow for Deceptively Advertised Sleep Study Following TINA.org Complaint

California files lawsuit against pillow maker over misleading health claims for the second time in three years.

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Database