FTC Takes Decisive Action Against Amway
Agency alleges MLM misled recruits about earnings, pressured distributors to buy products and encouraged fake retail sales.
Himalayan Crystal Salt Lamps
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Headclicks for allegedly falsely advertising that Himalayan crystal salt lamps are capable of providing various benefits – including cleansing the air, capturing contaminants from the air, alleviating the symptoms of allergies and asthma, and promoting better sleep, mood, and concentration – when, according to plaintiffs, the lamps are not capable of providing the advertised benefits. (Okoe et al v. Headclicks, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-10911, S.D.N.Y.)
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How the Passport Courier Industry Deceives Consumers
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Consumer Alert: Need a Passport? Read this first.
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