Vanessa Hudgens Instagram Database

Shay Mitchell Instagram Database

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

Lia Sophia’s Lifetime Guarantee

Snooki Instagram Database

Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim

Claim had appeared on an about page on jewelry MLM’s website.

Naomi Campbell Instagram Database

Lucy Hale Instagram Database

Jewelers Vigilance Committee

The Jewelers Vigilance Commitee, which was formed in 1917, provides education and self-regulation to the jewelry industry.

Market America

TINA.org investigated Market America, a North Carolina-based multilevel marketing company that sells a variety of different products and services, including cosmetics, dietary supplements, jewelry, household products, and internet and financial…

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

The Weight of Gemstones on TheRealReal.com

Discounts on The Liquidation Channel

Amber Teething Necklaces more Harm than Good?

Are the advertised benefits worth the potential safety hazards to your teething baby? Probably not.

Mirror, Mirror, Who Has the Brightest Diamond of All?

Is there a standard for the shiniest diamond?

Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co.

Why Queen B may need to “Check on It” before endorsing brands on Insta.

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020  Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…