App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers
September 22nd, 2017
Users will finally get their promised cash rewards under FTC settlement.
Browsing the "Weight Loss" Category
NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims
April 21st, 2017
The company's signature pitch -- lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days -- lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.
Ad or Not? Slim Fast in Star Magazine
December 19th, 2016
NAD decision takes aim at advertising "formatted as editorial content."
Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order
April 8th, 2016
Get the skinny on TINA.org's investigation of Lipozene.
Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet
January 1st, 2016
Is losing weight on your New Year's resolution list?
Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question
June 1st, 2015
Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.
Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products
April 7th, 2015
Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.
Green Coffee Bean Extract Marketer To Refund Customers
January 27th, 2015
Marketers made millions off "Oz effect" but FTC says there was no proof the supplement worked.
FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit
October 21st, 2014
Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.
Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’
September 8th, 2014
Texas-based Applied Food Science to pay $3.5 million to settle misleading weight-loss claims complaint.
Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame
July 1st, 2014
Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?
June 16th, 2014
America's favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.
Five Suspect Phrases in Weight Loss Ads
June 16th, 2014
Congress focuses on weight loss ad scams this week.
10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid
March 6th, 2014
Don't fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.
FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims
January 7th, 2014
Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.
Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail
July 11th, 2013
The FTC is mailing out refunds to consumers who bought and filed valid claims on Skechers toning shoes.
Great Britain Slims Diet Claims
February 15th, 2013
Here’s the skinny on what diet ads can no longer say in the UK.
Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting
February 15th, 2013
What do you get when you market a “tastant” crystal as a surefire way to lose over 30 pounds in six months?
Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers
May 22nd, 2012
When the FTC announced (with much fanfare) in May 2012 that it had reached a $40 million settlement with Skechers
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