Background & Company Statements

Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’

Nutritional supplement MLM facing racketeering charges in class-action lawsuit filed by former distributors.

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

Five things you should know about the FTC, New York lawsuit against Prevagen.

Who is ConsumerAffairs.com Really Advocating For?

Consumer website’s affiliation with businesses reviewed on site called to task.

Pack It Up: What to Know When You Move

Do your homework before renting a vehicle or entrusting your possessions to a moving company.

An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230

Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.

Natural American Spirit

A healthier option to conventional smokes this cigarette brand is not.

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

Lumber Liquidators

A recent slew of class-action lawsuits allege company falsely markets its laminate flooring as safe.

State Officials Investigate Bob’s Discount Furniture after TINA.org Complaint

Company’s “interest free” financing hides important information from consumers.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl

The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.

Herbalife Confirms FTC Has Launched a Probe

Company has been under increasing scrutiny.

Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit

If e-cigarettes are your thing (and we’re not saying they should be), there are many options out there. Maybe this isn’t the best one.

Fight to the Death

Why the FTC has not pursued Herbalife.

Company Investigated by truthinadvertising.org Comes Under Fire Again

MADISON, CT., Aug. 15, 2013 — A company investigated by advertising watchdog group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) is under fire again for deceptive marketing of a children’s supplement. A key advertising self-regulatory…

Children’s Supplement Deceptively Marketed

Truthinadvertising.org warns company it will take action.

Is that a Real Job Offer? Know the Red Flags of Fake Opportunities

If you’re looking for a job, you need to watch out for ads offering to help you with your resume or help you find employment.  While some of these companies…

Ameriquest: Success or Scam?

An American Success Story Between 1990 and 2008, Spectacularly-successful financial services company whose business model was based on selling mortgages to families that couldn’t afford them, then selling those worthless…

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2021

Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.

TINA.org Sends Notification Letters to Celebrities Promoting NFTs

What’s behind these ubiquitous social media posts?