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Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

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.

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

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…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

TINA.org Notifies Celebrities Promoting NFTs

TINA.org Notifies Celebrities Promoting NFTs

MADISON, CONN. August 9, 2022 — An increasing number of celebrities are jumping on the NFT bandwagon, showcasing their digital assets on social media for the world to see. But are…

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.

Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

Peter Popoff’s ‘Miracle Spring Water’

After sending for the self-proclaimed prophet’s water, we’re still waiting for our financial miracle.

DSSRC Database

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

What You Should Know about USANA

What You Should Know about USANA

Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.

Herbalife And Its Distributors Face RICO Complaint

Herbalife And Its Distributors Face RICO Complaint

Lawsuit against Herbalife claims attending events is a losing strategy.

What You Should Know about Market America

What You Should Know about Market America

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

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

A review of lawsuits the FTC has filed against companies and individuals that process credit and debit card transactions.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements

After almost 60 years, it’s time to update advertising law.

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

What You Should Know about New U Life

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica

Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica

Company tweet muddies sponsored content.

AdvoCare

AdvoCare

Allegations: Operating a pyramid scheme and luring distributors into the scheme by telling them they can achieve financial success

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Young Living Lawsuit Claims It’s a ‘Cult-Like’ Pyramid Scheme

Lawsuit alleges essential oil MLM is a pyramid scheme, among other things.

Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law?

Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law?

MLM making deceptive claims after several warnings.

Memberships at The Arena Martial Arts

Memberships at The Arena Martial Arts

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships