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B17

How Amazon steers consumers toward unproven and potentially dangerous products containing a fake vitamin called B17.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

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TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

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Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers

Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.

Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

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Prüvit Signal//Defense Cocktail

Video on MLM’s website promotes supplement for coronavirus prevention.

TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

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TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

Company falsely claims its ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ supplements can prevent and help treat the coronavirus.

Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend

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Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend

Latest coronavirus scam to land on TINA.org’s radar comes packaged as a fake Fox News article.

Doggie Dailies

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Doggie Dailies

Dog supplement manufacturer makes changes to Amazon listing following TINA.org inquiry.

G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order

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G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order

Not even a court order can stop Goop from making deceptive health claims, a new TINA.org investigation finds.

Best Reader Tips of 2021

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Best Reader Tips of 2021

This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.

CATrends: Fake Reference Prices

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CATrends: Fake Reference Prices

The illusion of savings.

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

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TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles

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CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles

Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to “do their part” and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.

Where’s the Beef?

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Where’s the Beef?

I have a bone to pick with Kevin.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement