2017-2021 Pyramid Scheme Class Actions

Pyramid scheme claims against MLM companies on the rise.

Listerine Total Care Mouthwash: ‘24-Hour Cavity Protection’

Poking holes in this bold claim.

H&R Block Ad Benefits from Consumer Confusion

Affordable Care Act doesn’t require filing changes this year.

Panorama Eye Care

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it safeguards consumers’ personal information

23andMe’s Saliva Collection Kit/Personal Genome Service

23andMe DNA Saliva Collection Kit and Personal Genome Service

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

Banana Boat Sunscreens

Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene

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…

Acure Organics

Don’t let the URL fool you; the vast majority of these personal care products are not certified organic.

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.

Nerium Skincare’s Outlandish Drug Claims

Don’t throw away your prescriptions just yet.

Listerine Total Care Mouthwash

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Blue Light-Blocking Skincare

Why these products may leave you feeling blue.

TopCare Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Medications

Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash

Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing.

Dove Men ‘Plant-Based Care’

Spoiler: It’s not so much the overall care that is plant-based but rather specific moisturizing ingredients.

CelMD Hair and Skincare Products

Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits of hair loss solutions and anti-aging skincare products

Medicaid Insurance Site Holds No Benefit for Consumers

Website claims to provide Medicaid assistance but your personal information is at risk.

23andMe Saliva Collection Kit and Personal Genome Service