2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions

Pyramid scheme claims against MLM companies on the rise.

Herbalife And Its Distributors Face RICO Complaint

Lawsuit against Herbalife claims attending events is a losing strategy.

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

DJ Khaled

TINA.org found prolific record producer promoted alcohol brands without proper disclosures or precautions.

IYOVIA/IM Mastery Academy/iMarketsLive

TINA.org investigated International Markets Live and found that it uses unsubstantiated and exaggerated income claims to market its business opportunity.

Mary Kay

TINA.org found well-known cosmetics MLM used deceptive income claims to lure in recruits.

O2PUR

TINA.org investigated e-cigarette company O2PUR and found that it deceptively advertised the health and financial benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, enrolled consumers in a negative option offer without properly disclosing…

What You Should Know about USANA

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

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica

Company tweet muddies sponsored content.

Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans

Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Michele Oneil/Legacy Builders

What you need to know about this purported money-making opportunity.

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception

Leading credit reporting agencies misled consumers about credit score products.

Bank of America to Pay $727 Million in Deceptive Marketing Settlement

CFPB order provides refunds to consumers harmed by Bank of America’s practices.

FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

Agency says scheme charged high fees but gave no real help.

Tinder’s Dating App

Newspaper Renewal Scam Targets Consumers

Beware of mail from Associated Publishers Network and United Publishers Network.

Cancer Care: What Advertisements Are Not Saying

Study questions emotional appeals.