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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

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

What You Should Know about Thrive

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What You Should Know about Thrive

Is this company, Le-Vel, on the level?

The Diabetes Solution Kit

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The Diabetes Solution Kit

Product that claims to “reverse diabetes in as little as four weeks” may not deliver as advertised.

AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling

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AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling

FCC to issue largest fine in agency history.

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

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Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

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WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

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Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Calls on State Officials to Take Action MADISON, CONN., December 2, 2014 — Consumers are being set up to fail with Bob’s Discount Furniture’s interest-free financing offers,…

New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’

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New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’

Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.

Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware”

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Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware”

Digital rights group says it’s time for law enforcement “to take away ComputerCOP’s badge.”

Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M

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Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M

FTC reaches settlement over Cactus-based drink’s prickly claims.

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

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Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Competitor calls out supplement marketer on its claims.

Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?

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Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?

America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

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11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?

TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing

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TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing

Investigation finds Stansberry used deceptive tactics in testimonials.

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

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Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

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Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

Ty J. Young

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Ty J. Young

Fixed index annuities are not all they appear to be.

Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

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Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

Resorts360 at center of complaints filed by truthinadvertising.org.

Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers

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Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers

When the FTC announced (with much fanfare) in May 2012 that it had reached a $40 million settlement with Skechers over the deceptive marketing of Skechers’ toning shoes, everyone ooed…

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

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The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

What You Should Know about Thrive

The Diabetes Solution Kit

AT&T Faces $100M Fine for Alleged Data Throttling

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

WakeUpNow Put to Sleep: Closes down U.S. Affiliate Operations

Bob’s Discount Furniture Deceptively Markets Interest-Free Financing

New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’

Report Says ComputerCOP Software Cops Give Away Is “Spyware”

Try Again, TriVita: Wellness Drink Makers to Pay $3.5M

Speech Supplement Maker Referred to FTC for Ad Claims

Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame?

11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker

TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing

Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Ty J. Young

Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

Skechers Settlement Leaves Few Real Cash Gains for Consumers

The Rise and Fall of Vemma