FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

The Dirt on Homeaglow’s $19 Cleanings

TINA.org files complaint against home cleaning platform with FTC, states.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025

Looking back at our accomplishments

Chime

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the company will protect consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in April 2026

Brigit Cash Advance App

How fast cash claims can fast track your money problems.

TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

MADISON, CONN. April 30, 2019 – LuLaRoe (LLR) distributors are more likely to end up bankrupt than to reach the highest tier in the company’s distributor ranks, according to a new…

Legal Action

TINA.org fights against deceptive advertising

Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

Q Sciences

Hemp MLM deceptively markets “side-gig” that can “replace your full-time income completely.”

TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

And if you don’t know, now you know.

Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive

MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.

2020 Market America Income Claims

FTC Sues Neora (formerly Nerium) Alleging It Was a Pyramid from the Start

FTC complaint also features deceptive health and income claims.

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

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

AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges

Health and wellness products MLM allegedly rewarded recruitment over product sales.

Primerica

TINA.org breaks down deceptive income claims touted by top earner at recent convention.

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed

New lawsuit calls Jeunesse a pyramid scheme while taking aim at product line.

Ad or Not? Khloe Kardashian and Calvin Klein

An official ad campaign announcement has us taking a second look at another big reveal.