All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act
March 6th, 2017 | by Bonnie P.
National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill.
About Bonnie Patten
Bonnie, executive director of TINA.org, is an attorney and mother of three. Her commitment to educating the public about deceptive marketing stems from her belief that education is the only viable way to effectively eradicate the market for false ads.
Author Archives: Bonnie Patten
TINA.org’s Fourth Year in Review
December 8th, 2016 | by Bonnie P.
Here's what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.
Help Support TINA.org’s Mission
November 29th, 2016 | by Bonnie P.
We strive to keep ads honest for consumers and businesses alike.
Does this New Federal Bill Promote Pyramid Schemes?
May 19th, 2016 | by Bonnie P.
TINA.org deconstructs how this proposed legislation really protects the industry.
2016 FTC National Consumer Protection Week Webinar
March 8th, 2016 | by Bonnie P.
Presentation given by TINA.org Executive Director to congressional staff for National Consumer Protection Week 2016.
TINA.org’s Third Year In Review
December 21st, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
What we did this year at TINA.org.
Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme?
November 30th, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
The court left little doubt about this company's business operations.
Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers
November 10th, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
Not a lot of people are making much money.
Settling Up: Vemma
September 29th, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
A Vemma settlement with the FTC will likely take this form.
Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends
September 21st, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.
What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma
August 26th, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K.
It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM
August 6th, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
Vemma leader's defection to another MLM may not be the end of the story.
5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution
June 10th, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
Deconstructing Herbalife's defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.
Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes
March 31st, 2015 | by Bonnie P.
More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.
TINA.org’s Second Year In Review
December 22nd, 2014 | by Bonnie P.
With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers
TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims
November 3rd, 2014 | by Bonnie P.
TINA.org campaigns for #vemmatruth by outing sites making unsubstantiated health claims.
Whose Settlement is Better For You: Vitaminwater or Red Bull?
October 21st, 2014 | by Bonnie P.
Vitaminwater and Red Bull were both sued for falsely marketing their beverages as providing specific health/functional benefits.
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl
October 15th, 2014 | by Bonnie P.
The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.
Vemma Involved in Silencing One of Its Harshest Critics
September 17th, 2014 | by Bonnie P.
YPR Pariah, a former Vemma affiliate turned anti-Vemma blogger, who wrote under the pseudonym The Revanchist, had a clear message
