Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive

MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.

MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning

Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.

The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car

TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

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

Vemma Health Claims

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

What You Should Know about LuLaRoe

Achieving financial freedom from this MLM is as hard as finding those unicorn prints.

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

Consumer tips worth remembering.

Melanie Ann Layer, The Coach Program

Be wary of anyone who says there’s big money to be made as a life coach.

No Need to Pay for a Government Refund

This postcard advertises a supposed government job opportunity. Unfortunately, this job is not actually with the government but with a third party that helps to process Federal Housing Administration refund…

Know the Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Schools

The vast majority of private schools are nonprofits, or organizations that put all money earned back into the school.  By contrast, a school that is operated for profit sends money…

Modeling Opportunity May Just Take Your Dough

There’s nothing like a stranger telling you that you should be a model to boost your self-esteem.  And there’s nothing like falling for a trap and losing your hard-earned money…

Stream Energy Income Claims

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DeVry University

These “Critics” Won’t Win Oscars for their Reviews

Some reviews come from questionable sources.

Employment and Income Rates of DeVry University Graduates

7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking

TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.

Craigslist Apartments Double as Credit-Score Traps

Craigslist, an online classified section with ads for jobs, love, severely over- and under-priced furniture, and apartments, among other things, can be a font of opportunity for the Internet savvy.…