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…

Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight

Tainted products pose serious health risks.

Investigation by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reveals What You Should Know About Jeunesse

MADISON, Conn., Oct. 20, 2015 — Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Florida Attorney General against Jeunesse Global, LLC, a multi-level marketing…

Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme

Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes to such common terms as customer, business opportunity, and…

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

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

MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits

MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.

Gearing up for Summer Vacation?

What to know this travel season.

Hotwire’s ‘Secret Hot Rate Hotels’

These big savings may not be representative of what you think.

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.

WUN Life’s Downward Slide

How one troubled multi-level marketing company’s promises of riches ended with debts and accusations.

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

Company says former CEO is to blame for its failure.

CarRentals.com’s Hidden Shuttle Ride

An unexpected shuttle ride may be in your traveling future if you decide to book on CarRentals.com.

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus

What? Bambi to your rescue? Nutronics Labs claims that its deer antler sprays – such as IGF-1 Plus supplements – will provide consumers with many health benefits. Wait a second…

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Fortune Hi-Tech Operators Banned from MLMs

Kentucky company agrees to pay $7 million to settle pyramid scheme charges.

House Approves Return to Deceptive Airline Ads

Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 is anything but transparent.

Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

At the end of 2012, Vemma Nutrition Company is a privately held multi-level marketing company that sells energy drinks, nutritional beverages and weight management products. Vemma, which calls itself an…