IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims Consumer News IV Therapies and COVID-19: The Drip, Drip, Drip of Deceptive Claims TINA.org finds dozens of clinics deceptively promoting IV therapies as a way to prevent and treat the coronavirus.
TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims Consumer News TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims TINA.org complaint comes four years after MLM paid $200 million to settle FTC deceptive advertising charges.
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.
Top Kyäni Distributor Pitches Products for Coronavirus in Facebook Live Video Ad Alert Top Kyäni Distributor Pitches Products for Coronavirus in Facebook Live Video For $100 a month, “you cannot risk your health,” James Bradford says.
Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend Ad Alert Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend Latest coronavirus scam to land on TINA.org’s radar comes packaged as a fake Fox News article.
Electric Mirror LED Mirrors Ad Alert Electric Mirror LED Mirrors FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Designing Fire Oriflamme Fire Tables Ad Alert Designing Fire Oriflamme Fire Tables FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Attic Breeze Solar-Powered Attic Fans Ad Alert Attic Breeze Solar-Powered Attic Fans FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
How Causewashing Deceives Consumers Consumer Basics How Causewashing Deceives Consumers For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.
TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again Consumer News TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be “made” in the USA.
Powerbeats Headphones Class Action Powerbeats Headphones Allegations: Deceptively marketing Powerbeats headphones as “BUILT TO ENDURE” and the “BEST HEADPHONES FOR WORKING OUT”
CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Consumer News CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.
CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Consumer News CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste Influencers tout the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste. But do the products work?
Tax Services from Wall & Associates Class Action Tax Services from Wall & Associates Allegations: Falsely advertising tax relief services
The Monthly Rate of RCN Internet Services Class Action The Monthly Rate of RCN Internet Services Allegations: Engaging in a bait-and-switch and billing fraud scheme
TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.
Doggie Dailies Ad Alert Doggie Dailies Dog supplement manufacturer makes changes to Amazon listing following TINA.org inquiry.
How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements Consumer News How Amazon Promotes, Profits from Deceptively Marketed Brain Supplements The largest retailer in the world isn’t just turning a blind eye to the deceptive marketing of these products.
Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Blog Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Not Tested on Animals,’ ‘Cruelty Free’ TINA.org investigates what’s behind the cruelty-free logos on the labels of cosmetic products.