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Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business Opportunities May Not be Opportunities at All

Business opportunities can be appealing to many consumers because they offer people a chance to be their own boss. In addition, these opportunities frequently claim to provide a fail-proof, “turn-key”…

Smelling Your Path to Weight Loss?

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Smelling Your Path to Weight Loss?

We all know that pixie dust sprinkled on and around your body can make you fly, so why not a magic tastant crystal that you sniff to lose weight without…

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

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The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

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Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

What You Should Know about Elomir

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What You Should Know about Elomir

What you need to know before you #hitthestrip.

‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

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‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.

FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity

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FTC Launches Investigation into IML’s Business Opportunity

Agency seeks documents from former instructor and salesperson.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018

Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.

Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

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Misleading Pricing Issues Focus of Target Settlement

Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.

Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims

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Cat Fight over Pet Food Marketing Claims

Purina and Blue Buffalo in legal feud over by-products.

Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

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Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing

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

White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

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White Baby Guaranteed or Your Money Back

Study confirms that racial minorities are underrepresented in accessing fertility services.

Maintenance Plans

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Maintenance Plans

Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…

The Ups and Downs of Day Trading

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The Ups and Downs of Day Trading

Day trading opportunities seize upon the excitement of the stock market to capture the imagination of people who find the idea of working for themselves and making their own fortune…

Make Sure Your Energy Savings Products Really Save you Money

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Make Sure Your Energy Savings Products Really Save you Money

As prices for electricity and gas soar, companies have been offering energy-saving devices that should save you bucks. In many cases, these companies are legitimate and their products earn the…

HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant