Vemma Brands Vemma TINA.org investigated Vemma Nutrition Company, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing company that sold liquid supplements, energy drinks, and weight management products, and found that it was operating a pyramid scheme that…
What You Should Know about HempWorx Consumer News What You Should Know about HempWorx Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil.
MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits Consumer News MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
Arbonne Brands Arbonne TINA.org investigated Arbonne, a California-based multilevel marketing company, and found that it has deceptively promoted products with unsubstantiated health claims and has used atypical income claims to market its business…
Modere Brands Modere TINA.org investigated Modere, a California-based multilevel marketing company, and found that it has deceptively promoted supplements as able to balance hormones and treat symptoms of PMS and menopause, among other…
Plexus Worldwide Brands Plexus Worldwide TINA.org investigated Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing company that sells nutritional supplements and weight-loss and personal care products, and found that the company has used unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims to…
DJ Khaled Brands DJ Khaled TINA.org found prolific record producer promoted alcohol brands without proper disclosures or precautions.
FTC Takes Decisive Action Against Amway Consumer News FTC Takes Decisive Action Against Amway Agency alleges MLM misled recruits about earnings, pressured distributors to buy products and encouraged fake retail sales.
Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It Blog Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It The financial appeal of multi-level marketing companies attracts investors and swindlers alike.
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance Blog FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
MLM Companies Income Claims Industries MLM Companies Income Claims TINA.org found that 98% of MLM companies have used atypical income claims to market their business opportunities.
Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs Industries Penalty Offense Authority: MLMs TINA.org urged the FTC to formally notify all MLM companies of the law and use its penalty offense authority.
Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? Consumer News Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.
What You Should Know about USANA Consumer News What You Should Know about USANA Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.
MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning Consumer News 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.
Neora/Nerium Brands Neora/Nerium TINA.org investigated Neora, formerly known as Nerium International, a Texas-based multilevel marketing company that sells a line of skin care products, as well as supplements, and found that the company…
Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Blog Do MLM Earnings Statements Constitute Deceptive Advertising? Despite the availability of the data, MLM earnings statements fail to disclose crucial information to recruits, writes guest blogger William Keep.
DealDash Brands DealDash TINA.org investigated DealDash, one of the world’s largest penny auction websites, and determined that the company operated a form of illegal gambling and used deceptive marketing tactics to lure consumers to…
FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting Deceptive Income Claims in MLM Industry Consumer News FTC Proposes New Rule Targeting Deceptive Income Claims in MLM Industry Proposed new earnings claim rule comes three years after TINA.org comment to FTC.