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MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Legacy Cremation Services Violating Federal Court Order

TINA.org complaint with FTC and DOJ urges renewed action to stop serial offender.

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge

July 2013 Update: The Fourth Circuit has overturned the District Court’s permanent injunction against the City of Baltimore’s truth in advertising ordinance.

Legacy Cremation Database

Team National

TINA.org investigated Team National, a Florida-based multilevel marketing company that sells discounts for a variety of third-party products and services, and found that the company and its distributors used atypical…

How the Passport Courier Industry Deceives Consumers

TINA.org calls on regulators to crack down on rampant deceptive marketing among registered couriers.

Budget Rent a Car’s Fuel Service Option

If you can take the time to fill the tank yourself, don’t pay Budget to do it.

Service Contracts and Extended Warranties

Is it worth it to pay extra for that extended warranty?

FCC Proposes ‘All-In’ Pricing Rule for Cable and Satellite Industry

TINA.org applauds proposed rulemaking and recommends addition.

Sav-Rx

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in October 2023

RushMyPassport

Does this passport service live up to its name?

ADT Wireless Home Security Equipment and Monitoring Services

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

Legacy Cremation Services Brazenly Violating Federal Court Order

MADISON, CONN. May 12, 2026 – Legacy Cremation Services continues to prey on grieving families nationwide despite a federal court order intended to stop its deceptive practices, according to a…

Beware of Credit Card Updating Services

Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?

CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt

The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.