TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

Amplifei

A misleading income disclosure statement is just the tip of the iceberg with this supplement MLM.

Aveda Institute Los Angeles

Allegations: Falsely representing the quality of its esthetic and cosmetic educational programs and job placement rates

ThePowerMBA

Welcome to the Michael Scott of MBA programs.

ABCmouse Early Learning Academy

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law?

MLM making deceptive claims after several warnings.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

Kyani Pyramid Scheme Claims

Allegations: Pyramid scheme claims

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

And if you don’t know, now you know.

U.S. Senate Testimony

TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a Senate Subcommittee about COVID-19 pandemic scams.

U.S. House of Representatives Testimony

TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a House Subcommittee about fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cost of Doing Business

Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.

Mary Kay’s Deceptive Pinky Promises

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

WorldVentures

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

Why the MLM industry should avoid the term.

Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive

MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.

Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes