Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers Consumer News Unsolicited Checks & Credit Offers So you come home at 6:00 PM, and begin leafing through your mail. In an oddly-official-looking envelope from a company you’ve never heard of, you find a check for $250…
The Fake Article that Promises Real Results Consumer News The Fake Article that Promises Real Results This week’s Terms of Surrender: In the end, it’s an advertisement, and the goal is to get into your wallet.
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.
New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images Consumer News New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images Advocates worried unrealistic body images taking toll on teens.
Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe Consumer News Step2 Halts Made in the USA Marketing Following TINA.org Probe TINA.org probe finds that 90 percent of the company’s products are wholly or partially made outside the U.S.
An Oscars Swag Bag of E-Cigs Consumer News An Oscars Swag Bag of E-Cigs Five vaping claims that could land squarely in the “best fiction” category.
Are Homeopathic Drugs Misleading Consumers? Consumer News Are Homeopathic Drugs Misleading Consumers? FDA revisits a decades-old policy that essentially allows homeopathic drugs to go unchecked into the marketplace.
Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims Consumer News Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.
TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC Consumer News TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.
Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking Consumer News Companies that Get Coal in their 2015 Holiday Stocking Deceptive advertising allegations spell naughty list for these companies.
Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians Consumer News Exposure without Disclosure: Cashing In with the Kardashians TINA.org takes famous family’s deceptive social media endorsements to the FTC.
California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action.
Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches Consumer News Ad or Not? Peter Farrelly’s Oscars Shoutout to Shinola Watches “They’re saving Detroit,” said the Oscar-winning director in an acceptance speech last night.
Are You a ‘Reasonable Consumer’? Consumer News Are You a ‘Reasonable Consumer’? Courts weigh in on legal term.
CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream Consumer News CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream A popular summertime treat is the subject of a current trend in class-action litigation.
TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era Consumer News TINA’s Take: Immunity-Boosting Claims in the Coronavirus Era In the context of the coronavirus, immunity-boosting claims are a giant red flag.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.