The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale

Figuring out when this interactive aquarium will open is a quest in itself, as consumers complain of a bait and switch.

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

Smile Direct Club: ‘3x Faster Than Braces’

TINA.org finds gaps in orthodontic startup’s marketing.

Heyday Chargers

Allegations: Misleadingly represents that the chargers have “high charging speed” when the chargers break and stop working due to a defect

Cost of Suddenlink Internet Services

Allegations: Charging more for services than the advertised price by adding a fictitious fee (Network Enhancement Fee) to the flat rate

Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “fast-release” when they do not work faster than other products marketed as “fast-release”

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…

Why the FTC Needs a Made in USA Rule

It is clear that the FTC’s current tactics for policing made in the USA claims are not working.

MUSA Recidivists

1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…

Trump’s MLM Pitch Misled Consumers, Lawsuit Says

Complaint alleges Trump secretly received millions of dollars in payments while deceptively marketing ACN.

Fifth Third Bank

Allegations: Failing to disclose the number to out-of-network fees charged and misrepresenting how international transactional fees are applied

TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams

TINA.org gets the scoop on cryptoasset scams at FTC workshop.

Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims

The U.S. flag features prominently in this Gillette ad despite the fact that many of its products aren’t “Made in the USA.”

Background & Company Statements

The Boss Email Tax Scam

It’s back.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

DeLorme inReach

Claims to offer 24/7 connectivity are out of reach.

Jeunesse, Top Distributors Face Pyramid, RICO Allegations

Few Jeunesse products are ever sold to anyone but distributors, lawsuit contends.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…