Truth in Advertising

Keurig Serves Up a K-Cup of Deception Despite widespread recyclable claims, the majority of consumers are not able to recycle K-Cups. We have filed complaints with the FTC and regulators in more than a dozen states to stop Keurig's #greenwashing truthinadvertising.org/articles/keuri…

@DouglasLFarrar TINA.rorg sent this to the FTC just in time for Made in USA month last year: truthinadvertising.org/brands/renewal…

You read that right. The Trump Vance FTC hasn't brought a single case, despite declaring July 2025(!!) "Made in the USA" month.

Americans Estimated to Lose $119 Billion Annually to Online Scams Figure dwarfs official estimates; arrives as losses surged 33% over previous year h/t @consumerworld consumerfed.org/press_release/…

‘100 Video Calls Per Day’: Models Are Applying to Be Face of AI Scams Dozens of Telegram channels reviewed by WIRED include job listings for “AI face models.” The (mostly) women who land these gigs are likely being used to dupe victims out of their money. wired.com/story/models-a…

Forget Influencers. Welcome to the World of the ‘Alternatively Influential.’ Talent agents are seeking out the internet’s erudite elite, promising marketers access to niche and engaged audiences far from the blast of social media. wsj.com/cmo-today/forg…

His Father Lost His Life’s Savings in a Scam. A Fake Lawyer Offered to Help. Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money. nytimes.com/2026/03/13/bus…

A.I. Chatbots Want Your Health Records. Tread Carefully. Following rivals like Amazon and OpenAI, Microsoft is upgrading its artificially intelligent assistant to track your health. There are benefits and risks to consider. nytimes.com/2026/03/12/tec…

Just in time for Opening Day, three Major League Baseball teams are facing lawsuits alleging that they cheated fans out of millions of dollars by charging them hidden junk fees that weren’t reflected in advertised baseball ticket prices. truthinadvertising.org/articles/catre…

#AdAlert Fairlife Milk Company’s animal welfare claims – and brand name – face increasing scrutiny. truthinadvertising.org/articles/fairl…

#AdAlert Consumer Cellular: TINA.org uncovers the limits of this carrier’s “unlimited” data plans. truthinadvertising.org/articles/consu…

#ADAlert VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report We've discovered some roadblocks to unlocking this purportedly free offer. truthinadvertising.org/articles/vin-h…

TINA.org Action Sheds Light on SunPowerLED’s False Endorsement Claims Letters alert agencies and organizations to company’s improper marketing. truthinadvertising.org/articles/tina-…

Why TINA.org wants the Supreme Court to address proof of harm in Lanham Act cases. There Should Be a Price to Pay for Knowingly Lying to Consumers truthinadvertising.org/blog/there-sho…

Will the MLM Industry Fix Its Earnings Claims Problem? New research points to “no.” truthinadvertising.org/blog/will-the-…

Online platforms are increasingly using algorithms powered by AI and other emerging technologies to advertise personalized prices. We are urging the FTC to take steps toward transparency regarding the use of algorithmic pricing. truthinadvertising.org/blog/tina-org-…

James ‘Jay’ Noland’s Latest Ventures Raise Familiar Concerns Permanently banned from MLM, Noland has found other ways to exploit consumers. truthinadvertising.org/articles/james…

Quince Faces Amended Lawsuit Over “Luxury for Less” Pricing Claims Quince is facing renewed claims that behind the success of its “luxury-quality goods for less” model is a “scheme” of deceptive marketing and pricing practices, according to the complaint. thefashionlaw.com/quince-faces-a…

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial States seek mistrial, saying “sudden disappearance” of US will influence jury. arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20…

Meta Hikes Fees for Advertisers to Cover Europe’s Digital Taxes Meta Platforms is asking advertisers to cover the costs of digital services taxes, levies imposed by countries on local sales made by technology firms. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

An Amish Avatar and an A.I. Monk Are Pitching Supplements on Social Media Influencers have long hawked supplements on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Increasingly, the influencers are fake. #InfluencerMarketing nytimes.com/2026/03/09/bus…

Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Ads Targeting Minors Under 17 The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) would expand the current law by prohibiting website and app operators from knowingly serving targeted ads to users under 17 mediapost.com/publications/a…