Health
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams
Published on February 23rd, 2021 by TINA
A master list of known and alleged scams. ... Read More →
Browsing the "Consumer Information" Category
Listicles
Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads
Published on February 10th, 2021 by TINA
From "Belgian" chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love. ... Read More →
TINA's Take
TINA.org Executive Director to Testify Before Congress
Published on February 2nd, 2021 by TINA
Tune in on Thursday to hear TINA.org's take on ways to safeguard consumers and fight fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations
Published on February 2nd, 2021 by TINA
Settlement avoids a trial that had been scheduled to begin on Feb 16.... Read More →
Business
TINA.org Brings Walmart’s Deceptive Made in USA Claims to the FTC, Again
Published on January 19th, 2021 by TINA
Walmart attempts to redefine what it legally means to be "made" in the USA.... Read More →
CATrends
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds
Published on January 16th, 2021 by TINA
The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.... Read More →
The Internet
TINA.org Webinar: FTC’s Remedial Authority After AMG
Published on January 15th, 2021 by TINA
In case you missed it, watch the webinar with FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra. ... Read More →
Business
5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021
Published on January 6th, 2021 by TINA
From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.... Read More →
Listicles
2020 Reasonable Consumer Quiz
Published on December 29th, 2020 by TINA
See how you stack up. ... Read More →
Business
Marketers that Get Coal in Their 2020 Holiday Stocking
Published on December 23rd, 2020 by TINA
Find out which companies (and people) are on TINA.org's 2020 naughty list for deceptive marketing.... Read More →
Business
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020
Published on December 17th, 2020 by TINA
Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning
Published on December 15th, 2020 by TINA
Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.... Read More →
Blog
TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole
Published on December 15th, 2020 by Bonnie Patten
TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority. ... Read More →
Blog
TINA.org Joins Fight over Michael Jackson Album
Published on December 15th, 2020 by Laura Smith
Legal battle over Michael Jackson's posthumous album may create "dangerous" precedent. ... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: Advertised Cups of Coffee in Ground Coffee Products
Published on December 10th, 2020 by TINA
A TINA.org scoop in 2019 sparks a class-action trend in 2020. ... Read More →
Blog
Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom
Published on December 3rd, 2020 by Laura Smith
Why the MLM industry should avoid the term. ... Read More →
Business
Infographic: Comments on FTC’s Proposed Made in USA Rule
Published on November 23rd, 2020 by TINA
TINA.org's review of comments submitted regarding the FTC's proposed Made In USA rule.... Read More →
Health
Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive
Published on November 19th, 2020 by TINA
MLM's health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.... Read More →
CATrends
CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants
Published on November 10th, 2020 by TINA
Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren't any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
What You Should Know about Market America
Published on November 2nd, 2020 by TINA
MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.... Read More →