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DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

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DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

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FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

Instaflex Advanced

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Instaflex Advanced

Can this joint supplement back up its stiff promises?

Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

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Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

What’s this kidfluencer doing promoting a “youth cream”?

Monetizing Minors: Piper Rockelle

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Monetizing Minors: Piper Rockelle

A calorie-counting app is just one of the adult products promoted on this minor’s social media channels.

‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

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‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

Why diabetes patients should research carefully before buying.

TideWe

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TideWe

Don’t get lost in this outdoor company’s dubious origin story.

Mario Badescu’s Rosewater Facial Spray

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Mario Badescu’s Rosewater Facial Spray

Rosewater ingredient claims wilt upon a closer look.

Simplilearn

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Simplilearn

What you should know about this digital skills training platform.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

2026 Deceptive Ad Trends

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2026 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam

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TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam

Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.

James ‘Jay’ Noland’s Latest Ventures Raise Familiar Concerns

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James ‘Jay’ Noland’s Latest Ventures Raise Familiar Concerns

Permanently banned from MLM, Noland has found other ways to exploit consumers.

Byte Invisible Braces

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Byte Invisible Braces

NAD takes issue with blanket disclosure regarding incentivized reviews.

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

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TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

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TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese