TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.

Traffic Authority

MLM touts big earnings for its affiliates but company income disclaimer tells a different story.

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…

Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.

Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

FTC v. Vemma Pyramid Lawsuit Documents

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy drink company, was quietly shut down by the Federal Trade…

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.

It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM

Vemma leader’s defection to another MLM may not be the end of the story.

What You Should Know about Thrive

Is this company, Le-Vel, on the level?

Walmart’s ‘Raise in Pay’

Walmart stands by its commercial touting questionable wage claims.

Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt

Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.

Vemma 2014: It Ain’t Pretty

An analysis of Vemma 2014 Income Disclosure Statement.

VEMMA Distributors: FOCUS on Facts, Not Hype

Tallying up the real figures behind Vemma’s business opportunity.

The College Network

State regulators allege program misled students into thinking they could earn health care degrees online and was affiliated with a New York college.

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.