Promise of Big Bucks is Really a Pyramid Scheme

Resorts360 at center of complaints filed by truthinadvertising.org.

Ty J. Young, Revisited

Ty J. Young’s fine print continues to be a must-read for consumers.

LifeCell: All-in-one Anti-Wrinkle Cream

Oh my. Where to start with this one. A reader alerted us to LifeCell’s “trial” offer for its wrinkle cream. LifeCell promises that its product works in “just 17 seconds”…

What You Should Know about Nélo Life

What we learned upon taking a closer look at this new MLM.

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Moneytree

Payday lender faces $550,000 in fines for allegedly hiding the true cost of its services.

DealDash

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

Hedge Funds can advertise now, but look before you leap.

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…