Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Consumer News Reality Check: TINA.org Calls on FTC to Address Virtual Influencers Why the FTC should consider virtual influencers as it reviews its Endorsement Guides.
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings Consumer News Influencers Defy FTC Rules on Disclosure Despite Warnings TINA.org finds 95 percent of social media influencers previously put on notice by the FTC breaking the law.
Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC Consumer News Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.
E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules Consumer News E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.
TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims Consumer News TINA.org Warns Federal Agency about its False USA-Made Claims Uncle Sam gets made in the USA claims wrong.
Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016 Consumer News Five Ad Trends to Red Flag in 2016 New fads, new ads.
Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Consumer News Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015 Where courts fell short in satisfying consumers who sued companies in false ads cases.
Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Consumer News Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.
FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers Consumer News FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers FTC and all 50 states join together for first time to end one of the largest charity frauds in history.
There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site Consumer News There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site Conflicting information on homepage and terms of service page muddles policy.
Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company Consumer News Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company Consumers never received costly machines advertised as helping them obtain the virtual currency.
Fortune Hi-Tech Operators Banned from MLMs Consumer News Fortune Hi-Tech Operators Banned from MLMs Kentucky company agrees to pay $7 million to settle pyramid scheme charges.
11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Consumer News 11 Things You Should Know About Banners Broker Legitimate company or illegal pyramid scheme?
Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry Consumer News Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.
10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Consumer News 10 Most Common Frauds to Avoid Don’t fall for these top frauds. Arm yourself with info this National Consumer Protection Week.
Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013 Consumer News Identity Theft Tops Consumer Complaints in 2013 Consumers reported losses of more than $1.6 billion in fraud in 2013.
Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Consumer News Advocates to FTC: Take Aggressive Action on MLMs Coalition sends letter to agency requesting better safeguards.
Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse Consumer News Banks are Key to Stopping Payday Loan Abuse Feds asking banks to close down access to consumers’ accounts.