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What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma

Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers

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Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers

Not a lot of people are making much money.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2015

What we did this year at TINA.org.

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl

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What Every Parent Needs to Know About Willagirl

The bottom line of selling this line of cosmetics is not as attractive as it appears.

LuLaRich or LuLaRuined?

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LuLaRich or LuLaRuined?

New documentary explores the rise and fall of LuLaRoe.

TINA’s List

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TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

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TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit

TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising.

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

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H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

#NeriumTruth Campaign Summary

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#NeriumTruth Campaign Summary

A recap of TINA.org pressuring Nerium to #GetReal

TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

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TINA.org to Nerium: Take Down Questionable Health and Income Claims

Watch for #NeriumTruth social media campaign exposing company’s inappropriate health and income claims.

Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme?

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Did the 5th Circuit Just Call Texas-based Ignite a Pyramid Scheme?

The court left little doubt about this company’s business operations.

Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

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Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma

Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

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Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends

Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.

FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

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FTC Seeks to Crack Down on Rampant Fake Reviews and Bogus Testimonials

TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims