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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

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MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

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FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy

Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.

Internet Domain Name Services aka Domain Registry

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Internet Domain Name Services aka Domain Registry

Reported fake invoice scheme targets TINA.org.

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

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Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

Bait & Switch Advertising

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Bait & Switch Advertising

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

Sweepstakes & Prizes

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Sweepstakes & Prizes

Sweepstakes and lotteries may be scams in disguise.

U.S. Department of Justice

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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…

Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

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Before You Take that Call Beware of Telemarketing Scams

Although legitimate companies may use the telephone to advertise their products or services, consumers should be wary of some who call trying to obtain your financial or personal information for…

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

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These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

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Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies

Prohibited content slips through the cracks.

Rank Makers University

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Rank Makers University

TINA.org digs into MLM coach’s marketing pitch.

Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

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Taco Bell’s New Cantina Chicken Menu Fail

What you see may NOT be what you get.

Tait Nelson

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Tait Nelson

Tait is a Legal Associate at TINA.org who became interested in deceptive advertising in college through his research on pyramid schemes. He believes that easy access to accurate information about…

LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

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LuLa-NO: Clothing MLM Violating Court Order

TINA.org alerts Washington AG’s office to deceptive income claims and more.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

Young Living

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Young Living

Allegations: Pyramid scheme allegations

Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

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Five Reasons the BBB Shouldn’t Be Your Only Stop

Researching a company shouldn’t be one-stop shopping.

TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

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TINA.org Report: Over 100 LuLaRoe Distributors Have Filed for Bankruptcy

MADISON, CONN. April 30, 2019 – LuLaRoe (LLR) distributors are more likely to end up bankrupt than to reach the highest tier in the company’s distributor ranks, according to a new…

LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom