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Forever Living Ditching MLM Model Consumer News Forever Living Ditching MLM Model Company becomes the latest to leave the industry.
A List of Freebies Consumer News A List of Freebies Before paying a company for something, know all your options.
James ‘Jay’ Noland’s Latest Ventures Raise Familiar Concerns Consumer News James ‘Jay’ Noland’s Latest Ventures Raise Familiar Concerns Permanently banned from MLM, Noland has found other ways to exploit consumers.
TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Consumer News TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
2026 Deceptive Ad Trends Consumer News 2026 Deceptive Ad Trends A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
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FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down Consumer News FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.
UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges Consumer News UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges Lead defendants agree to surrender $90M in assets, including cars, homes and a yacht.
Consumers Throw Flags on Super Bowl Advertisers Consumer News Consumers Throw Flags on Super Bowl Advertisers Six big game marketers that have been accused of fumbling ad claims.
What You Should Know about Bulletproof School Supplies Consumer News What You Should Know about Bulletproof School Supplies TINA.org examines holes in “bulletproof” product claims.
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TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA Consumer News TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA Different name, same game.
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Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members Consumer News Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.