Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Roblox Brand Avatar Influencers

Fungus Eliminator

Forty-five million Americans are ‘fighting a losing battle’ against toenail fungus. Could this supplement be the solution?

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

Have Celebs Learned Their Lesson from the FTX Debacle?

Brian Contreras, Los Angeles Times

XTEND Energy

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “0 calories” when they actually contain 30-50 calories

Cortizone-10 Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength”

Space Coast Credit Union

Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees

Berkshire EcoSoft Blanket

Allegations: Falsely marketing blankets as environmentally friendly

Grand Patio

Online retailer’s advertised return policy raises red flags.

Inscents Waterfall

A cascade of deceptive marketing issues.

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Eyelash Serums

Common ingredient raises potential health risks not always clearly disclosed in the marketing.

Charmin Toilet Paper

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the brand “Keep[s] Forests as Forests” and protects, grows and restores trees

What You Should Know about LED Face Masks

TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.

Splash Refresher Sparkling Water

Products contain some surprising ingredients for a drink advertised as “like water.”

ExpressVPN

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

SallyeAnder’s No-Bite-Me Bug Repellent Cream

Can this product really protect against a mosquito-borne disease?

Dinty Moore Beef Stew

Where’s the beef?

TideWe

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

Oster French Door Countertop Ovens

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe and easy to use without disclosing that the doors may snap shut and burn consumers