Record Number of Consumers Report Fraud

Identify theft again leads the way with the most filed complaints in 2012.

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

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Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants

Consumer advocates warn of new scams.

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Freecreditscore.com Isn’t Free

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant

False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Apollo Mental Clarity

What’s not so clear? How this “smart pill” works and won’t just end up maxing out your credit card.

New Law Says You Have a Right to Gripe

California becomes first state to ban non-disparagement clauses. Similar federal proposal expected to follow.

Six Ways to Protect Yourself from a Mortgage Scam

Mortgages are enough of a headache without unscrupulous lenders.

Zombie Run Proved Frightful

Reader says Groupon ad for run was deceptive.

Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games

Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.

What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash

The 2008 sub-prime mortgage meltdown and resulting financial crisis means credit is not that easy to come by anymore.  This forces some of us to have to look for alternatives…