FTC Takes Decisive Action Against Amway
Agency alleges MLM misled recruits about earnings, pressured distributors to buy products and encouraged fake retail sales.
In October 2017, a state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would resolve a 2016 false advertising class-action lawsuit alleging that Big 5 Sporting Goods misrepresents that Bearpaw Lassen WP hiking boots are waterproof. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive either a $5 cash award or a $7.50 merchandise voucher to use toward a future purchase at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in California. For more information, go to http://www.bplassensettlement.com/. (Carmody et al v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. and Romeo & Juliette, Inc., Case No. 2016-2469, California State Court – San Diego County)
Agency alleges MLM misled recruits about earnings, pressured distributors to buy products and encouraged fake retail sales.
MADISON, CONN. Sept. 14, 2026 – Need a passport? Be wary of paying a passport courier for help, according to consumer advocacy group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). After a lengthy investigation, the…
TINA.org calls on regulators to crack down on rampant deceptive marketing among registered couriers.
Think twice before paying a private passport courier.
Roblox sends players on an ad-venture.