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Vemma’s Army of Young Recruits

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Vemma’s Army of Young Recruits

Laura Rena Murray and Atossa Abrahamian, Aljazeera

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

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Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Ex-Herbalifer brings questionable lead generation tactics to Vemma.

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

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Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM

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It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM

Vemma leader’s defection to another MLM may not be the end of the story.

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

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The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

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H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

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Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

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Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled a pyramid scheme in a lawsuit filed last year, has…

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

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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…

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

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DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Why is this industry group honoring MLMs making illegal marketing claims?

Wall of Shame

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Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

Jeunesse, Top Distributors Face Pyramid, RICO Allegations

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Jeunesse, Top Distributors Face Pyramid, RICO Allegations

Few Jeunesse products are ever sold to anyone but distributors, lawsuit contends.

Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article

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Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article

Website disappears following publication of TINA.org investigative article.

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

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LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

Company tries to compel blogger to turn over her sources.

Verve energy drink turning college students into sales force

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Verve energy drink turning college students into sales force

Michelle Celarier, New York Post

That Millennial Marketing Verve

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That Millennial Marketing Verve

Andrew Thompson, The Awl

FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation

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FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

Expert Economist Declares Jeunesse a Pyramid Scheme

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Expert Economist Declares Jeunesse a Pyramid Scheme

Federal class-action lawsuit turns up heat on Jeunesse.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

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Vemma’s Army of Young Recruits

Leading Nowhere: The Industry Within the MLM Industry

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

Energy Drink Company Shut Down Amidst Pyramid Scheme Allegations

DSA Award Winners Are Ethics Code Violators

Wall of Shame

Jeunesse, Top Distributors Face Pyramid, RICO Allegations

Glowing Testimonials Vanish in Wake of TINA.org article

LuLaRoe Wants to Silence Critics

Verve energy drink turning college students into sales force

That Millennial Marketing Verve

FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation

Expert Economist Declares Jeunesse a Pyramid Scheme

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014