The DSA Waffles Over AdvoCare

Former MLM holds onto its DSA membership in the aftermath of $150 million pyramid scheme settlement.

Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. November 2, 2020 A truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has found hundreds of atypical and exaggerated income claims made by multilevel marketing company Market America on its website and social…

FTC Actions against Payment Processors

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

Jacksonville Mom and BodyArmor

Blog promoting sports drink comes under scrutiny by TINA.org.

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Coronavirus Check Scams

With reports of big checks heading consumers’ way, scammers will look to cash in, the FTC warns.

Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers

Walmart continues to mislead consumers looking to purchase American-made products.

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.

2017 Scentsy Income Claims Database

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

Origami Owl Income Claims Database

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

What You Should Know about Kyäni

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Idaho-based MLM.

Walmart, Lifetime and ‘The American Dream’

Both these companies possess a checkered past when it comes to Made in the USA claims.

3Doodler Start Pen

The ink will run dry before you get close to creating all the objects depicted in this ad.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Investigates BBB Ratings

MADISON, CONN. February 7, 2017 – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to “look for the seal” of accreditation and “Trust BBB Accredited Businesses,” portraying companies in good standing with the…

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.

Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC

Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.

What You Should Know about Plexus

TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.

Employment Rates of DeVry University Graduates

Clorox Handi Wipes

Be wary of the advertised shelf life of these “reusable cloths.”