The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter

There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.

DeVry University to Pay $100M to Settle FTC Charges

Agency alleged for-profit institution touted deceptive job placement figures.

Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case

Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Federal education officials move to revoke for-profit college accreditor’s recognition.

Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations

Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

Ad Watchdog’s Investigation Spurs FTC Action MADISON, CONN. August 26, 2015 — Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based dietary supplement and energy drink company, was quietly shut down by the Federal Trade…

Not Very Presidential, Guys

Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight’s debate.

Trump University

A Year after Signaling E-Cig Action, FDA Issues First Warning Letters

Sites warned about misleading claims.

Emmanuel College

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the college protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach between 2023 and 2024

Saint Xavier University

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

Johnson & Wales University

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024

Doctoral Degrees from Grand Canyon University

Allegations: Falsely marketing how many credits students need to complete and how much it costs to obtain a doctoral degree

Virginia Union University

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

American International College

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

Saint Louis University

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects students’ and applicants’ personal information

University of Rochester

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the school safeguards students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2023

Greensboro College

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it secures students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in August 2023

American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the school protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023