Listicles
Not So American-Made
Published on July 2nd, 2018 by TINA
In honor of the Fourth of July, a reminder that not all "USA-made" products meet the legal definition. ... Read More →
Browsing the "Consumer Information" Category
TINA's Take
TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams
Published on June 26th, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org gets the scoop on cryptoasset scams at FTC workshop. ... Read More →
Beauty
A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics
Published on June 15th, 2018 by TINA
Matryoshka doll-like packaging sparks consumer complaints but is it deceptive?... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
TINA.org Fast-Tracks Team National’s Checkered Income Claims to FTC
Published on June 14th, 2018 by TINA
The truth is -- and the MLM admits -- the vast majority of distributors make no income at all. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
What You Should Know about iMarketsLive
Published on June 6th, 2018 by TINA
Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash
Published on June 4th, 2018 by TINA
Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Kim Kardashian and Flat Tummy Lollipops
Published on May 21st, 2018 by TINA
Kim takes two steps forward and one step back in remedying her latest influencer marketing controversy. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up
Published on May 15th, 2018 by TINA
Lawsuits mount against hair care MLM Monat. ... Read More →
Terms of Surrender
MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings
Published on May 11th, 2018 by TINA
Consumer says there was "zero indication" that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.... Read More →
Health
FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy
Published on May 2nd, 2018 by TINA
Agencies crack down on copycat packaging targeting minors in the e-cigarette industry. ... Read More →
CATrends
7 Messy Spring Cleaning Product Claims
Published on April 30th, 2018 by TINA
With spring in the air, keep your expectations surrounding these claims grounded.... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella
Published on April 20th, 2018 by TINA
Brands and their paid endorsers cash in at the music festival, sans disclosure. ... Read More →
CATrends
Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right
Published on April 19th, 2018 by TINA
And it's a hearty fee that food manufacturers pay for the right to display the AHA's heart-check mark. ... Read More →
Entertainment
DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up
Published on April 8th, 2018 by TINA
The "King of Snapchat" scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims
Published on March 22nd, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org's #TNTruth social media campaign exposes company's inappropriate income claims. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Bella Hadid and Max Mara
Published on March 20th, 2018 by TINA
Brand-disclosure statements are not a one-and-done deal. ... Read More →
Health
Prevagen Memory Study Falls Short
Published on March 9th, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org, AARP and others file legal brief urging court to reverse dismissal of Prevagen case. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Junior Mints, Red Vines Get an Oscars Encore
Published on March 5th, 2018 by TINA
There are other types of candy to enjoy at the movies, right?... Read More →
Entertainment
Not Every Product in the (Unofficial) Oscars Swag Bag Is a Winner
Published on March 2nd, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org examines the potential deceptive advertising issues of products in the unofficial Oscars swag bag.... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Our ‘Greatist’ Ad or Not Ever?
Published on February 22nd, 2018 by TINA
Site's editorial newsletter comes with a side of sponsored content, if you can make out the difference. ... Read More →