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FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance

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FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance

Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.

FTC Bans Fake Reviews

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FTC Bans Fake Reviews

New rule also targets paid reviews.

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

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

Different name, same game.

TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

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TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge

Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.

My Passport Hub

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My Passport Hub

Don’t pay for free online government forms.

U.S. Cancer Centers

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U.S. Cancer Centers

TINA.org found 90% of U.S. cancer centers have used deceptive patient testimonials in their marketing materials.

Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

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Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs

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

DSA Companies Income Claims

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DSA Companies Income Claims

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

TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole

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TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole

TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority.

UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville)

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UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville)

For-profit marketing firm masquerades as a “community organization” on Instagram.

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

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New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

Heartland Payment Systems

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Heartland Payment Systems

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that its fees are fair and its billing practices are transparent when the company began charging extra fees without properly notifying merchants and buried the fees in…

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

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TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

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MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors.

FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

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FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

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TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry