Sales at Carter’s

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.

BedHead Pajamas

Sleepwear company makes changes to made in the USA marketing in wake of FTC inquiry.

Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear

Can a sleepwear help you recover faster after exercise as you snooze? Keep dreaming.

Sales on the Nastygal.com

Allegations: Deceptively advertising sales off of artificially inflated reference prices

Yoga Club Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Court Unseals Revealing Docs in LuLaRoe Pyramid Case

LuLaRoe’s founders on the hotseat in Washington’s pyramid case against the company.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

LuLaRoe to Pay $4.75 Million to Settle Pyramid Allegations

Settlement avoids a trial that had been scheduled to begin on Feb 16.

Ariat International

Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse’s mouth.

MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

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

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…

Best Reader Tips of 2021

This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.

Le Tote Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Discounts at Saks Off Fifth

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.

USANA Health Claims Database

Savers

Lawsuit alleges that donations to thrift shops do not amount to as much help for local charities as advertised.

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.

Fabletics

Discounted athletic wear carries enrollment into thorny monthly subscription service.