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Federal Award Management Registration

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Federal Award Management Registration

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

US Federal Contractor Registration

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US Federal Contractor Registration

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

Federal Contractor Registry

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Federal Contractor Registry

TINA.org flags SAM.gov imposters.

CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

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CATrends: ‘Free-to-Play’ Virtual Casino Games

Games are free to download but not to play, lawsuits allege.

Sixt Rent-A-Car Supplemental Liability Excess Policy

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Sixt Rent-A-Car Supplemental Liability Excess Policy

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the premiums charged for supplemental insurance are paid to third-party insurance companies when Sixt keeps nearly all of the amount charged as profit

Sixt Rent-A-Car Supplemental Insurance

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Sixt Rent-A-Car Supplemental Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the premiums charged for supplemental insurance are paid to third-party insurance companies when Sixt keeps nearly all of the amount charged as profit

Angel Publishing

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Angel Publishing

Investment newsletter publisher needs to clip its wings.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Allegations: Falsely representing that donations would not be used for commercial, for-profit purposes when donated money was used to purchase a shopping mall

So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

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So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.

Rachell Medero/Digital Wealth Academy

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Rachell Medero/Digital Wealth Academy

Can you really escape the 9 to 5 with this money-making opportunity?

Spectrum Cable Television Services

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Spectrum Cable Television Services

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that a $28 “Broadcast TV Surcharge” is a “pass-through fee reflecting charges from local broadcast or affiliate TV stations” when the fee is actually controlled by Spectrum…

Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

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Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.

ConsumersAdvocate.org

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ConsumersAdvocate.org

Who is this review site really advocating for?

LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

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LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

“False dreams of wealth” are touted in an attempt to make up for products that are “snake oil,” complaint alleges.

The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org

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The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org

Why we’re hesitant to raise a glass to this corporate-charity partnership.

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

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DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment

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FTC Chairwoman Creates Framework for MLM Regulatory Environment

FTC Seeking to Clean up the MLM Industry

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

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Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global