Lies, Lies, Lies

It all sounds great. Click on a website and start making money. But it is a An inherently deceptive form of multi-level marketing where participants are told they’ll get paid…

Investments in First Nationle Solution, Percipience Global Corp., and United RL Capital Services

Allegations: Orchestrating a Ponzi scheme

MoviePass Subscriptions

Allegations: Operating a deceptive bait-and-switch scheme

Nationwide Crackdown on Deceptive Debt Collectors

Married couples’ phantom debt collection scheme headlines recent sweep.

FTC Files Suit to Halt Mortgage Relief Operation

Agency says scheme charged high fees but gave no real help.

Internet Crime Complaint Center

The Internet Crime Complaint Center’s self-proclaimed mission is to “serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime.”

U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads

TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.

Bait & Switch Advertising

Advertised deals get consumers in the door but not necessarily the price or product they wanted.

Rich At Last?

Website promises get-rich-quick scheme, but ERSP and FTC have their doubts.

U.S. Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which is led by the Attorney General, is the federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws.  Among other things, it works with other…

FAQ

How do I report an ad? If you spot or believe that you are a victim of a false or deceptive ad, you can tell us about it here. Upon…

The Cost of Doing Business

Comparing the amount companies agree to pay to settle deceptive marketing charges with their annual revenue.

It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay

Greg Viegas

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

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Reports Herbalife’s Coronavirus Claims to FTC

MADISON, CONN. April 28, 2020 – Truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint against multilevel marketing company Herbalife with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for deceptive claims that Herbalife products can…

TINA.org Alerts FTC to Herbalife Distributors’ Coronavirus Claims

TINA.org complaint comes four years after MLM paid $200 million to settle FTC deceptive advertising charges.

The Marketing of Monat Hair Care Products

Aloe Veritas

MLM becomes the first to have its ad claims referred to the FTC by direct selling self-regulatory program.

What You Should Know about New U Life

MLM company New U Life is no fountain of youth.

Jeunesse Global