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DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

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DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

Council blesses MLM’s use of unsubstantiated earnings claims.

So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

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So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

Exploring the MLM industry’s latest pivot.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme

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Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme

Court also finds that defendants made false and deceptive earnings claims.

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

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The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

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It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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…

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

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Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

How income claims, even truthful ones, can be deceptive when marketing the MLM business opportunity.

FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

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FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

Some *brighter* news after the Loper Bright SCOTUS decision.

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

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After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

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#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

Trade organization campaign features deceptive income claims.

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

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HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

The computer giant’s promises to “print free for life” have run dry.

CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

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CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

TINA.org joins coalition of consumer organizations in support of the proposed rule

Are the Oscars Just a Test of Commercial Success?

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Are the Oscars Just a Test of Commercial Success?

The expanded “Best Picture”

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

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Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.

Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today

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Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today

1. You can lose weight without diet or exercise. 2. You can make easy, honest money with no risk. 3. You can get a free iPad. 4. This product has…

The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

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The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.

Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers

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Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers

Not a lot of people are making much money.

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DSSRC’s Arbonne Decision Gets It Wrong

So You Say Your MLM Offers “Supplemental Income” – What Does That Mean?

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

Court Rules that Success by Health Was a Pyramid Scheme

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

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

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

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

Deceptive Income Claims – How Not to Market Your MLM Business

FTC’s Arise Case Gives Consumer Advocates a Pick-Me-Up

After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up

#RealDirectSellers Don’t Obtain Financial or Time Freedom

HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

CFPB Proposes Paycheck Advance Rule

Are the Oscars Just a Test of Commercial Success?

Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today

The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma

Jeunesse Income Disclosure Raises More Questions than Answers