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What You Should Know about Plexus

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What You Should Know about Plexus

TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.

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

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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…

The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

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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

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AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges

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

Q Sciences

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Q Sciences

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

TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers

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TINA.org Objects to Jeunesse Settlement that Snubs Consumers

TINA.org breaks down unfair and inadequate MLM settlement by the numbers.

The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution

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The Tax Club Ordered to Pay $15M in Restitution

Financial services company ordered to surrender $15 million in assets.

Jeunesse Income Claims

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Jeunesse Income Claims

A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 60 instances in which Jeunesse and/or its distributors have made or referenced atypical earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. Since then, TINA.org’s…

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

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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…

What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

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What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection

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

7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking

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7 Signs LuLaRoe Is Sinking

Legging MLM struggles to stay afloat after meteoric rise.

What You Should Know about New U Life

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What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

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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…

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

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Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry