Willagirl Wannabe? #CheckURSELF Consumer News Willagirl Wannabe? #CheckURSELF Before you start young, here’s some answers to questions you need to know.
TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Consumer News TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Our gift to you this year was the same as last: Tidings of deceptive advertising.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.
Hubble Contacts Ad Alert Hubble Contacts The first box may be “free” (sort of) but the second one isn’t and it’s on its way before you know it.
Air Wick Essential Oils Ad Alert Air Wick Essential Oils What goes into these fragrances? We may never know.
Chevrolet’s J.D. Power Dependability Awards Ad Alert Chevrolet’s J.D. Power Dependability Awards Chevy pulls a bait and switch as it attempts to pass off unproven new models as dependable.
Nutrio2 Ad Alert Nutrio2 The breathing room for this supplement decreases as NAD refers claims to the FTC.
LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Consumer News LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit “False dreams of wealth” are touted in an attempt to make up for products that are “snake oil,” complaint alleges.
College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Consumer News College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.
What Wood You Do? Ad Alert What Wood You Do? If you prefer real wood over the manmade stuff, it’s important that you know how to tell the difference.
Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope Consumer News Cancer Care: The Deceptive Marketing of Hope TINA.org files complaint against CTCA and puts 42 cancer centers on notice for marketing atypical testimonials.
TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers Consumer News TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers TINA.org breaks down unfair and inadequate MLM settlement by the numbers.
TurboTax Free Ad Alert TurboTax Free Spoiler: Filing your taxes with this product “could cost you money” and those are TurboTax’s words.
Poland Spring’s ‘100% Natural Spring Water’ Claims Ad Alert Poland Spring’s ‘100% Natural Spring Water’ Claims Class-action lawsuits ground product’s “spring water” claims.
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Consumer News UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.
Mary’s Tack & Feed, ‘Mohair String Girth’ Ad Alert Mary’s Tack & Feed, ‘Mohair String Girth’ Horse riding equipment store makes changes to its retail website in wake of TINA.org inquiry.
Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Blog Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.
7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings Consumer News 7 Marketers, Influencers that Get Coal in their 2017 Holiday Stockings Find out which companies and people wound up on TINA.org’s naughty list for 2017.
TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements Blog TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.