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…

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TINA.org Pursues Complaints Against Kids’ Supplement

Truthinadvertising.org alerts federal and state regulators to deceptive marketing.

What You Should Know about Super Patch

TINA.org takes a closer look at this MLM offering “braille for your brain.”

The Scoop on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirements

What kind of disclosure is necessary for social media influencer marketing?

TINA’s Take: IM Mastery Academy Reinvents Itself as IYOVIA

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Proud American Vanlines

Consumers claim moving company corners them into paying prices well above initial estimates.

What You Should Know about Bulletproof School Supplies

TINA.org examines holes in “bulletproof” product claims.

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Acne ads targeting teens come under scrutiny.

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.

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Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss.  In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

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MyPillow Gets a $1 Million Wake-Up Call

California consumer protection officials reach agreement with company to put health claims to bed.

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TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims

TINA.org’s #TNTruth social media campaign exposes company’s inappropriate income claims.

What You Should Know about HempWorx

Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil.

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking

Legging MLM struggles to stay afloat after meteoric rise.

Quaker Oats Natural Claims