MLM’s Love to Use the “F” Word

Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2022

The metaverse is here.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024

Looking back at our accomplishments.

Amare Global Happy Juice

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

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…

Investments in First Nationle Solution, Percipience Global Corp., and United RL Capital Services

Allegations: Orchestrating a Ponzi scheme

MoviePass Subscriptions

Allegations: Operating a deceptive bait-and-switch scheme

Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors

Married couples’ phantom debt collection scheme headlines recent sweep.

FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

Agency says scheme charged high fees but gave no real help.

Internet Crime Complaint Center

The Internet Crime Complaint Center’s self-proclaimed mission is to “serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime.”

U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.

Bait & Switch Advertising

Advertised deals get consumers in the door but not necessarily the price or product they wanted.

Rich At Last?

Website promises get-rich-quick scheme, but ERSP and FTC have their doubts.

U.S. Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which is led by the Attorney General, is the federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws.  Among other things, it works with other…

FAQ

How do I report an ad? If you spot or believe that you are a victim of a false or deceptive ad, you can tell us about it here. Upon…

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

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

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.

BounceBack by Mannatech

MLM’s health claims face another regulatory challenge.

Digital Altitude

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