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Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

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…

The Argument for TINA.org

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The Argument for TINA.org

Advertising spending totals about $150 billion annually in the United States and $500 billion globally. Many of the dollars spent today on advertising are no longer used for traditional print…

What to Know about Subscription Offers

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What to Know about Subscription Offers

Risk free trials may lead to repeated, unwanted charges to your credit card.

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

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Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

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How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

If you’re having trouble canceling unwanted charges or getting a refund from a merchant, try contacting your bank or credit card company instead. They may be able to help you…

Elena F From Russia

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Elena F From Russia

Not to be had for love or money. Well, definitely not love.

Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception

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Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception

A jury of your peers and a jury of consumers deserve the truth.

The Franklin Prosperity Report

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The Franklin Prosperity Report

Newsmax Media, a website that claims to be a news site, sells newsletter subscriptions and is currently pitching the Franklin Prosperity Report as a way to get “Free Stuff and…

Fight to the Death

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Fight to the Death

Why the FTC has not pursued Herbalife.

Tax 10000

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Tax 10000

What happens when you read the fine print?

Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam

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Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam

Gifting-table scheme leaders face jail.

CCW Safe

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CCW Safe

This service offers legal protection should you shoot someone, but they don’t give all the details.

Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

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Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

Assets to be turned over to a receiver.

Consumer Advocates Call for Herbalife Probe

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Consumer Advocates Call for Herbalife Probe

Groups contend company is a pyramid scheme.

Beware Visa Lottery E-mail Scams

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Beware Visa Lottery E-mail Scams

E-mails saying you’ve won the Diversity Visa Lottery are likely scams.

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

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FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Agency charges 29 with alleged scams.

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

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Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Would Justin Bieber’s folks want him to BillMyParents for this newly endorsed prepaid debit card?

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

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Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

Searching for the perfect all-girls weekend rental, my dear friend came across this ad on Craigslist: Fantastic 5 bedroom . . . house with water views just 300 feet from…

CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks

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CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks

State officials in Connecticut are warning consumers about a postal scam in which residents are being notified that they’ve “won” a lottery. But what they receive is really a bogus government…

Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

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Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams

Under a continued crackdown on Too frequently, the term proves to be simply a euphemism for sending your money along to an unknown person or company and then watching your…

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Seven Signs that Vemma Distributors Fared Worse in 2013

The Argument for TINA.org

What to Know about Subscription Offers

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

How to File a Dispute with Your Credit Card Company

Elena F From Russia

Native Advertising – Just Another Term for Deception

The Franklin Prosperity Report

Fight to the Death

Tax 10000

Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam

CCW Safe

Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

Consumer Advocates Call for Herbalife Probe

Beware Visa Lottery E-mail Scams

FTC Cracks Down on “Free Gift” Text Spam

Bieber’s SpendSmart May Not Be Smart Deal

Vacation Deal Gone Wrong – The Dangers of Craigslist

CT Officials Warn about Bogus Lottery Checks

Operation Lost Opportunity: Feds Go after Job Scams