Tag Away Ad Alert Tag Away https://truthinadvertising.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Tag-Away-Skin-Tag-Remover.mp4 Tag Away, a skin-tag remover, claims that it is “clinically proven to remove skin tags.” The Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program (ERSP) reviewed the claims and reached a different conclusion.…
Ultimate Acai Diet Ad Alert Ultimate Acai Diet As heard on SiriusXM radio: Says the ad: “You’ll burn fat, control your appetite, and get an energy surge like never before. If you want to lose 10, 20,…
Code Red Seven Ad Alert Code Red Seven This radio ad for a product called Code Red Seven makes it sound pretty miraculous. “David” was suffering from decreased libido due to his unhealthy lifestyle, but apparently Code Red…
Fat Zero Ad Alert Fat Zero The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…
Firefighters Charitable Foundation Ad Alert Firefighters Charitable Foundation Firefighters Charitable Foundation placed fifth in the Tampa Bay Times list of the worst charities in America. According to the report, “over the past decade, [Firefighters Charitable Foundation’s] professional solicitors…
American Breast Cancer Foundation Ad Alert American Breast Cancer Foundation The American Breast Cancer Foundation was recently named to a list of America’s worst charities by The Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting. The charity solicits donations…
Children’s Wish Foundation International Ad Alert Children’s Wish Foundation International Children’s Wish Foundation International has been named to a list of America’s worst charities by the Tampa Bay Times and the Center for Investigative Reporting. Not to be confused with…
Cancer Fund of America Ad Alert Cancer Fund of America UPDATE: The Cancer Fund of America, along with Cancer Support Services, has agreed to dissolve under a settlement with the FTC and its president, James Reynolds Sr., is banned from…
Kids Wish Network Ad Alert Kids Wish Network Kids Wish Network claims that it is “dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children who are experiencing life-altering situations.” But according to…
Mojo Risen Ad Alert Mojo Risen The FDA is advising consumers to avoid Mojo Risen, a supplement sold for sexual enhancement, as it contains an unlisted drug ingredient. In laboratory analysis, the FDA “confirmed that ‘Mojo…
Virasyl by Wellbeing Ad Alert Virasyl by Wellbeing Wellbeing Inc. claimed that their supplement Virasyl was “Formulated in a medical clinic and backed by research to support the following: GI Tract & Immune System Nerves & Mental Clarity…
Ageless Male Ad Alert Ageless Male Whenever you hear ads for a supplement making drug-like claims, it’s probably wise to cast a suspicious eye. From SiriusXM Radio: Ageless Male claims that it is a “best-selling supplement…
Winning-numbers.us Ad Alert Winning-numbers.us This site promises to help you “Strike the Lottery Anywhere in the World,” but it’s really a website loaded with Software installed on your computer without your consent to monitor…
“SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes Ad Alert “SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes Nickelodeon ran ads for its “SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes, which directed children to a website where they could enter a sweepstake with the grand prize of a Nickelodeon Cruise featuring SpongeBob…
Quick Cash – Up to 2500 Dollars! Ad Alert Quick Cash – Up to 2500 Dollars! “Quick approval” and “quick cash” are red flag phrases. You might want to ignore this email. From: CashMojo <[email protected]> Date: June 13, 2013 12:48:13 PM EDT To: Subject: Quick Cash…
Bystrictin Ad Alert Bystrictin UPDATE 2/18/15: A representative of Bystrictin informed TINA.org that the company is no longer in business and no longer advertising. Whenever someone tells you that you can lose weight without really…
Carfax Ad Alert Carfax Carfax, Inc. has discontinued certain broadcast advertising after receiving a letter of inquiry from The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better…
Bank of America Ad Alert Bank of America A direct mail advertisement by Bank of America promoting low refinancing rates for homeowners has some consumer advocates concerned the materials may be misleading. American Banker reported this week that…
TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods Ad Alert TaylorMade ROCKETBALLZ Fairway Woods TaylorMade claimed that “the average golfer picked up about 17 yards with the ROCKETBALLZ 3-Wood,” a golf club made by the company. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…
Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme driver Ad Alert Callaway Razr Fit Xtreme driver Golf club maker Callaway said that their Razr Fit Xtreme driver was the “longest driver in golf” in print and web advertisements. Callaway tested five drivers to back up its…