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H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers
Published on August 16th, 2017 by Guest Author
Former FTC economist outlines issues with new "anti-pyramid" bill. ... Read More →
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Breaking News: This Shouldn’t Be Advertised as Breaking News
Published on August 4th, 2017 by Jason Bagley
Cable news appears to be redefining the meaning of breaking news and reaping ad dollars along the way. ... Read More →
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#NeriumTruth Campaign Summary
Published on July 26th, 2017 by Bonnie Patten
A recap of TINA.org pressuring Nerium to #GetReal ... Read More →
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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims
Published on July 17th, 2017 by Bonnie Patten
Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company's inappropriate health and income claims. ... Read More →
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Sunny Co Clothing: When Social Media Marketing is TOO Successful
Published on May 4th, 2017 by Jane Motter
A viral marketing campaign leaves the makers of this swim suit drowning in unfulfilled orders. ... Read More →
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Fyre Festival Dumpster Fire
Published on April 28th, 2017 by Jane Motter
Trouble in social media influencer paradise. ... Read More →
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The Danger of Loosely Regulated Supplements
Published on March 27th, 2017 by Guest Author
How we can protect ourselves from the $40-50 billion supplement industry amid a shrinking government?... Read More →
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When Federal Government Webpages Are MIA
Published on March 16th, 2017 by Jason Bagley
Broken links pose a problem for consumers seeking facts about ad claims. ... Read More →
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What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection
Published on March 7th, 2017 by Guest Author
Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.... Read More →
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All Cheer The Unsubscribe Act
Published on March 6th, 2017 by Bonnie Patten
National Consumer Protection Week is a good time to bring attention to this bill. ... Read More →
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A Deluge of Doublespeak
Published on January 5th, 2017 by Jason Bagley
Corporate doublespeak is as hard to decipher as the questionable claims in the ads themselves.... Read More →
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The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma
Published on December 19th, 2016 by Guest Author
Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM. ... Read More →
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TINA.org’s Fourth Year in Review
Published on December 8th, 2016 by Bonnie Patten
Here's what we accomplished in 2016 with your help. ... Read More →
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Blue Nile Phone Fee Doesn’t Ring True
Published on December 5th, 2016 by Jason Bagley
An unfortunate engagement with the online jeweler. ... Read More →
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Help Support TINA.org’s Mission
Published on November 29th, 2016 by Bonnie Patten
We strive to keep ads honest for consumers and businesses alike.... Read More →
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FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment
Published on October 31st, 2016 by Guest Author
FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry ... Read More →
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This Gift Basket’s Got Some Shadowy Service Charges
Published on October 18th, 2016 by Fran Silverman
1-800-Flowers.com and its basket of pricing problems.... Read More →
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Netflix Serves Up Cups of Advertising with ‘Gilmore Girls’ Campaign
Published on October 10th, 2016 by Jason Bagley
How much advertising do you take with your coffee?... Read More →
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It Won’t Look Like This When You Land
Published on September 20th, 2016 by Jason Bagley
Spoiler: There's no oceanside in Hartford, Connecticut. ... Read More →
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Flexiblity is not Free
Published on September 12th, 2016 by Roger Kimball
The math doesn't add up in your favor at FlexShopper.com's rental site. ... Read More →
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H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers
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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims
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