Best Reader Tips of 2021
This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
Verizon: ‘You Dunk It, We Upgrade It’
Except when there's battery damage.
ADT: 'Helped Save More Lives Than Any Other Home Security Brand'
It's safe to say this ad makes some misleading claims.
Giving Tuesday 2021: Help Us Keep Ads Honest
Support our mission of keeping ads honest by making a donation to TINA.org.
CATrends: Fake Reference Prices
The illusion of savings.
What You Should Know about USANA
Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.
Crowd Cow’s ‘$100 of Free Meat’
As a TINA.org reader put it, it's only "free" if you first spend money.
Netbrands Wristbands and Other Customized Products
FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Electric Mirror LED Mirrors
FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Vinotemp Wine Coolers
FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
CATrends: What the Fudge?
Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.
TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice
A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.
CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles
Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to "do their part" and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.
Opinion
The Polygraph
Posts from Bonnie Patten, our Executive Director
FTC to MLMs: You Lie, You Pay
The agency puts the MLM industry on notice.
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Beautycounter
TINA.org's investigation of MLM makeup company reveals ugly deceptive income claims. Read More >
Balance of Nature
TINA.org reports supplement maker for falsely claiming its "Fruits and Veggies" supplements can help prevent and treat the coronavirus. Read More >
Advertised Cups of Folgers
Allegations: Products do not make the number of cups advertised on the label
Del Monte’s Farmhouse Cut Green Beans
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Preservatives”
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