Tropicana Ad Alert Tropicana Tropicana claimed in a television ad that “if you want the world’s best fruit and vegetable juice, look in the cooler” as a shelf collapsed to reveal a presumably more-stable…
A to Z Cash System Ad Alert A to Z Cash System We saw this marketing email promoting work-at-home opportunities, and it set off our scam bells. Here’s what you need to know about this one: 1. Advertorial: Clicking on the email…
How Life Works Ad Alert How Life Works This is not an ad alert for life in general — life’s not fair, get over it. But we at TINA.org are trying to make the ads a little more…
Smoke Remedy Ad Alert Smoke Remedy Smokeremedy.com by Living Well Remedies promises you can quit smoking naturally with just one bottle. The bottle contains ingredients it says will help stop cravings if you just spray it…
‘Breaking Medicare’ with a Back Brace? Ad Alert ‘Breaking Medicare’ with a Back Brace? Reader alerts others to companies that potentially “break” Medicare by overcharging for medical products.
The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk Ad Alert The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk The bodybuilding supplement has been the target of an FDA warning letter and a class-action lawsuit.
Processing Nutri Ninja’s Hidden Shipping Charge Ad Alert Processing Nutri Ninja’s Hidden Shipping Charge Infomercials fail to adequately disclose shipping charge tied to “free” processor promotion.
eMug by eWater.com Ad Alert eMug by eWater.com Sometimes only one or two claims about a product seem suspicious. And then sometimes every single claim seems suspicious. The claims eWater.com makes about its eMug — only $84.50! —…
Penn Foster College Ad Alert Penn Foster College For-profit college reaches settlement with Oregon Department of Justice over accreditation claims.
How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? Ad Alert How Far will U-Haul’s Base Rate Really Get You? That $19.95 figure you see on some U-Haul vans and trucks is only the beginning of your financial journey.
College Works Painting Ad Alert College Works Painting Advertised summer internship earnings may be further out of reach than you think.
Liberty Mutual Ad Alert Liberty Mutual Important information lurks in the fine print, if only there was enough time to read it.
Wen Hair Care Ad Alert Wen Hair Care FDA opens investigation into consumer complaints that product causes hair loss.
Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Ad Alert Oprah’s Anti-Aging Secret? Not Likely Website really links to Vitalie Skin Care Serum and Lumalift Eye Cream, which have secrets of their own.
Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash Ad Alert Staples ‘Deal’ on Google Gone in a Flash A cautionary tale for consumers who shop on Google.
Belvedere Vodka Ad Banned for Suggestion that Alcohol Makes a Party Ad Alert Belvedere Vodka Ad Banned for Suggestion that Alcohol Makes a Party Regulators ban ad for suggesting that a successful night out hinges on the drinking of booze.
Hire Resolve Job Recruiters: This Site May Be Outdated Ad Alert Hire Resolve Job Recruiters: This Site May Be Outdated Recruiting agency says in its terms of use that it’s not responsible for an outdated website. But should it be?
The Leather Jacket that Isn’t Ad Alert The Leather Jacket that Isn’t When shopping this holiday season for that Top Gun fan on your list, consider this story before you buy.
ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims Ad Alert ADD-care Told to Subtract ‘Help’ Claims Self-regulatory body says research supporting ADD and ADHD health claims is unreliable.