Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’ Consumer News Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’ Nutritional supplement MLM facing racketeering charges in class-action lawsuit filed by former distributors.
3Doodler Start Pen Ad Alert 3Doodler Start Pen The ink will run dry before you get close to creating all the objects depicted in this ad.
The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma Blog The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.
Commando Lock Company Ad Alert Commando Lock Company FTC inquiry prompts changes to company’s Made in the USA claims.
Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers Blog Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…
An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Blog An Open Letter to Congress on H.R. 5230 Renowned pyramid scheme expert denounces proposed federal law.
Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Consumer News Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?
Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Blog Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Despite the availability of the data, MLM earnings statements fail to disclose crucial information to recruits, writes guest blogger William Keep.
Walmart Check Scam Ad Alert Walmart Check Scam Fraudsters sending fake checks threaten to steal your personal information.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?
Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule Blog Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.
Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’ Consumer News Herbalife: ‘I Thought I was Going to Make it Big’ Former distributor says a class-action settlement isn’t going to help a majority of recruits who lost money.
Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold Consumer News Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold Objections filed to settlement that gives most distributors $20 or less, while lawyers get $5.25 million and the company continues business as usual.
WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Consumer News WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.