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Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

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Adore Me Deceiving You, According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. May 10, 2016 Sexy designer lingerie at a discount is the premise behind Adore Me, one of the rising players in the fast growing subscription-goods industry. But an…

Ad or Not? Google Search Results for ‘Silicon Valley’

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Ad or Not? Google Search Results for ‘Silicon Valley’

Search engine results promote HBO show.

SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

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SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

Alkaline MLM’s health claims add up to FTC consent order violations.

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Kyani

MADISON, CONN. April 5, 2016 Kyäni is an Idaho-based multilevel marketing business that sells nutritional supplements it says constitute a “Triangle of Health.” The company touts that its products, infused…

EPX Body

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EPX Body

MLM’s “guaranteed” monthly earnings may not be realized by most.

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

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Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

Traffic Authority

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Traffic Authority

MLM touts big earnings for its affiliates but company income disclaimer tells a different story.

Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

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Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

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What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

What You Should Know about Thrive

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What You Should Know about Thrive

Is this company, Le-Vel, on the level?

VEMMA Distributors: FOCUS on Facts, Not Hype

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VEMMA Distributors: FOCUS on Facts, Not Hype

Tallying up the real figures behind Vemma’s business opportunity.

Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe

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Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe

Nutrition supplement affiliate marketing company facing scrutiny overseas.

CollegeAmerica

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CollegeAmerica

Chain of private colleges faces lawsuit over post-graduation earnings claims.

Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

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Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

What are the hidden costs of solar leases?

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

Laminine’s Hatched Up Health Claims