FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance

Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.

Dermagist

Does this “practically” risk free guarantee have a catch?

SolarCity Clouds Savings Claims

Know this: There’s no guarantee that you’ll save on electricity costs by going solar with SolarCity.

SelectQuote

Can you actually get “guaranteed” life insurance for $1 a day?

What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging?

Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.

Ray-Ban’s ‘Free Overnight Shipping’

Don’t get blindsided by this online promotion. Read the fine print.

Orangetheory Fitness’ Free Class

This gym may want to work harder at being transparent about this offer.

Bitconnect

H&R Block Cases

Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry

What are the hidden costs of solar leases?

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC.  On November 29, 2011, the…

Greg Viegas

A network marketing coach doesn’t deliver on his (expensive) promises.

Mary Kay Off-Roads into Deceptive Income Claims

The pink Cadillac is just one of many things top-selling distributors tout but few distributors achieve.

WakeUpNow’s Secret: Things You Need to Know about this MLM

What TINA.org thinks you should wake up to regarding this questionable company.

TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole

TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority.

The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

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.

Pyramid Scheme Expert Issues Warning about Vemma

Business school dean cautions students and other deans.

Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

If it Costs Money to Win A Scholarship, Think Again

While the cost of tuition is going through the roof, it’s not surprising that students are looking for any help they can get to finance the college dream. Scholarships, grants,…