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NRG buying electricity and natural gas retailer for $300M

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NRG buying electricity and natural gas retailer for $300M

Michelle Caffrey, Philadelphia Business Journal

TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

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TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

MADISON, CONN. April 30, 2019 – LuLaRoe (LLR) distributors are more likely to end up bankrupt than to reach the highest tier in the company’s distributor ranks, according to a new…

LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

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LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom

At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.

More than 100 LuLaRoe sellers have filed for bankruptcy

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More than 100 LuLaRoe sellers have filed for bankruptcy

Chavie Lieber, Vox

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

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Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Lawsuit alleges essential oil MLM is a pyramid scheme, among other things.

Seven Figure Publishing

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Seven Figure Publishing

TINA.org breaks down company’s claim that you can collect “extra” money from the Social Security Administration.

Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

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Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

After sending for the self-proclaimed prophet’s water, we’re still waiting for our financial miracle.

5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

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5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends.

TINA’s Take: Nerium’s Move To Disappear and Reinvent Itself as Neora

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TINA’s Take: Nerium’s Move To Disappear and Reinvent Itself as Neora

Different name, same inappropriate marketing claims.

TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers

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TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers

TINA.org breaks down unfair and inadequate MLM settlement by the numbers.

SoFi

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SoFi

FTC alleges lender made false statements about the student loan refinancing savings of its customers.

Automation Riches

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Automation Riches

The only thing rich about this internet company is its proclivity for touting unrealistic income claims.

Trump’s MLM Pitch Misled Consumers, Lawsuit Says

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Trump’s MLM Pitch Misled Consumers, Lawsuit Says

Complaint alleges Trump secretly received millions of dollars in payments while deceptively marketing ACN.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…

TINA.org Complaint Throws Water on Stream’s Income Claims