The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

Colonial Penn’s ‘Whole Life Insurance’

Life insurance company’s TV ad doesn’t tell the whole story.

College Works Painting

Advertised summer internship earnings may be further out of reach than you think.

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Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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

Don’t Let a Job Training Offer TRAP You

What consumers should know about a provision hidden in some employment contracts.

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A network marketing coach doesn’t deliver on his (expensive) promises.

Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

Resorts360 at center of complaints filed by truthinadvertising.org.

Crash Proof Retirement

Think twice before handing over your retirement nest egg to this company.

Asonor

Questionable “clinically proven” claims for a “free” nasal spray bottle that’ll run you nearly $100.

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Want to grow taller? You might want to think twice before you try this one on for size.

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Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

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BMW Settles Charges it Violated Warranty Laws

Company agrees to stop telling MINI car owners that all repair and maintenance work must be done at dealerships.

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss.  In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…

The Thrive Experience

Getting paid to live the “ultra premium” life sure sounds nice but it’s probably not attainable for most.

Duralock Batteries