2017 Jordan Essentials Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law?

MLM making deceptive claims after several warnings.

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

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…

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges

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

TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You

You can do your own taxes.

Ad or Not? Khloe Kardashian and Calvin Klein

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

LifeLock’s Marketing

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

CFPB Sues Sprint Over Phone ‘Cramming’

Wireless carrier joins AT&T and T-Mobile as companies accused of cramming this year.

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.

Moneytree

Payday lender faces $550,000 in fines for allegedly hiding the true cost of its services.

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.

CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews

Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.

Sam Renewal Support

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.