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Amare Global Happy Juice

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Amare Global Happy Juice

MLM’s advertising claims are in need of a gut check.

What You Should Know about Market America

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What You Should Know about Market America

MLM takes down hundreds of deceptive income claims following TINA.org investigation.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018

Consumer News

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018

Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.

Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies

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Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies

Cue the play-off music.

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

Consumer News

Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions

TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.

TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

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TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2016 – Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing (MLM) company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, calls itself the “health and happiness” company that offers…

Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

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Herbalife to Restructure its Business Model in FTC Settlement

Bringing an end to one of the most high-profile alleged pyramid scheme cases since Amway, Herbalife agreed to a $200 million settlement with the FTC that requires it to revamp…

Healthy Natural Systems Garcinia Cambogia Extract

Class Action

Healthy Natural Systems Garcinia Cambogia Extract

In July 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Hyper Network Solutions of Florida, LLC for allegedly falsely marketing that its Garcinia Cambogia Extract provides significant diet and weight loss…

Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015

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Worst False Ad Court Actions 2015

Where courts fell short in satisfying consumers who sued companies in false ads cases.

5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

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5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution

Deconstructing Herbalife’s defense that a survey found most people join for discounts.

Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

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Unfair Herbalife Settlement Leaves Distributors Out in Cold

Objections filed to settlement that gives most distributors $20 or less, while lawyers get $5.25 million and the company continues business as usual.

One a Day Vitamin Health Claims in Contention

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One a Day Vitamin Health Claims in Contention

Watchdog group files suit over Bayer’s claims about vitamins’ ability to improve health.

Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

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Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.

Seven Celebs on TINA.org’s 2013 Naughty List

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Seven Celebs on TINA.org’s 2013 Naughty List

Which of your favorites deserve coal in their stockings?

What You Should Know about Vemma

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What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

WorkAtHomeAide.net: Check into this Marketer

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WorkAtHomeAide.net: Check into this Marketer

This e-mail links to a fake news site. When you leave the site, a An advertisement that pops up in a new window when you’re browsing the internet. window directs…

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