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Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

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Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.

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.

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

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Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

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After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

Amare Global Happy Juice

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Amare Global Happy Juice

MLM’s advertising claims are in need of a gut check.

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

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5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

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

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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…

Will New U Life Finally Admit SomaDerm Doesn’t Contain HGH?

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Will New U Life Finally Admit SomaDerm Doesn’t Contain HGH?

The MLM’s recent marketing changes suggest that it is ready to come clean regarding the product’s actual ingredients.

Zyia

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Zyia

Prohibited income claims remain in publication despite consumer complaint to MLM’s compliance department.

IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions

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IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions

A name change is unlikely to alter the fact that this forex trading MLM is not welcome in several countries.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…

LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

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LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

“False dreams of wealth” are touted in an attempt to make up for products that are “snake oil,” complaint alleges.

FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire

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FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire

Agency files suit against seller of digital marketing business opportunity.

BounceBack by Mannatech

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BounceBack by Mannatech

MLM’s health claims face another regulatory challenge.

2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions

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2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions

Pyramid scheme claims against MLM companies on the rise.

Digital Altitude

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Digital Altitude

MLM’s unusual earnings claims send up a red flag.

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

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TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2016 – Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing (MLM) company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, calls itself the “health and happiness” company that offers…

Ad or Not? USA Today ‘Special Supplement’

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Ad or Not? USA Today ‘Special Supplement’

This may not be such an impartial review.

Basic Reset

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Basic Reset

This MLM company might need to reset how it markets its miracle supplements.

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Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Amare Global Happy Juice

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

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

Will New U Life Finally Admit SomaDerm Doesn’t Contain HGH?

Zyia

IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity

LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit

FTC Brings the Hammer Down on Digital Altitude, Aspire

BounceBack by Mannatech

2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions

Digital Altitude

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

Ad or Not? USA Today ‘Special Supplement’

Basic Reset