Eternalist Nutritionals

TINA.org investigated Eternalist Nutritionals as part of a larger investigation into Agora (aka Monument & Cathedral Holdings). To read more about that investigation and subsequent complaint, click here.

Hairstylist Joseph Maine

TINA.org investigated Hairstylist Joseph Maine as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

Stylist Tara Swennen

TINA.org investigated Stylist Tara Swennen as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

DSA Companies Health Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies selling supplements have used unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims.

Alyssa Sutter Stylist

Craigslist

Hairstylist Ro Morgan

Listerine

DSA Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 97% of DSA-member companies have used atypical income claims to market the business opportunity.

Stansberry

TINA.org investigated Stansberry & Associates, a subsidiary of Agora (aka Monument & Cathedral Holdings), and found that it was using deceptive testimonials to sell its investment newsletters. (TINA.org later investigated…

MLM Companies Income Claims

TINA.org found that 98% of MLM companies have used atypical income claims to market their business opportunities.

GSA Advantage

TINA.org investigated the U.S. General Services Administration’s online shopping system, GSA Advantage!®, which supplies products and services to federal agencies, the District of Columbia, state and local governments, and certain…

Agora (Monument & Cathedral Holdings)

TINA.org found Agora companies violating an FTC order with deceptive disease-treatment and financial claims, and dark patterns.

Vemma

TINA.org investigated Vemma Nutrition Company, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing company that sold liquid supplements, energy drinks, and weight management products, and found that it was operating a pyramid scheme that…

Walmart

TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…

Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

TINA.org urged the FTC to formally notify all MLM companies of the law and use its penalty offense authority.

ACN Inc.

TINA.org investigated ACN as part of its larger investigations into atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims Investigation, click here. To…

AdvoCare

TINA.org investigated AdvoCare as part of its larger investigations into unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims and atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims…

Aerus

TINA.org investigated Aerus as part of its larger investigations into atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims Investigation, click here. To…

Ambit Energy

TINA.org investigated Ambit Energy as part of its larger investigations into atypical income claims used by MLM companies. To read more about TINA.org’s 2023 MLM Income Claims Investigation, click here.…