HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of “free meals” lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

FTC’s Negative Option Rule Needs Improvement

TINA.org applauds proposed amendments but pushes for more.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

Nutrient Content Claims on Plum Organics Baby Foods

Allegations: Deceiving consumers by representing that products will provide a certain amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3s when such nutrient content claims are prohibited on foods for children under two…

Morning Star Strand Bamboo Flooring

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing wood flooring as durable, meeting industry standards, and providing a 50 year warranty when the flooring is subject to premature cracking, splitting, warping, and shrinking

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

The Age of Flor de Caña Rum

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the rum as 18 years old and slow aged when it is actually a mix of younger and older rums that have an average age of 18

TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole

TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority.

Overstepping Their Bounds: Deceptively Marketed Made in USA Shoes

Over the years, TINA.org has found several shoe brands running afoul of the FTC’s Made in USA standard.

Internet Domain Name Services aka Domain Registry

Reported fake invoice scheme targets TINA.org.

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.

Temple University’s Online MBA Ranking

Flat Tummy’s Outrageous Marketing Tactics Need to Stop

“Detox” tea company’s influencer-driven marketing claims fall flat.

CATrends: ‘Dolphin Safe’ Tuna

Lawsuits accuse country’s three largest tuna producers of using fishing techniques that hurt and kill dolphins.

TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers

TINA.org breaks down unfair and inadequate MLM settlement by the numbers.

What You Should Know about HempWorx

Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil.

Chevrolet’s J.D. Power Dependability Awards

Chevy pulls a bait and switch as it attempts to pass off unproven new models as dependable.

Is the Origin Story of GT’s Kombucha an Illegal Health Claim?

Oft-touted origin story implies that popular kombucha tea helps to cure cancer.