The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma
December 19th, 2016
Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.
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Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC
December 15th, 2016
Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.
Vemma’s Health Claims
September 22nd, 2016
September 2016: The named plaintiff and defendants (Vemma and Yibing Wang) agreed to dismiss all of the claims in this action , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2015: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, which no longer names Boreyko as a defendant, making similar allegations (i.e., that the company falsely markets its
Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case
September 6th, 2016
Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.
Vemma’s Version: Business Foolishness in the Extreme
September 24th, 2015
This is a guest blog by Peter Vander Nat, Ph.D., former senior economist with the FTC who has testified in numerous federal pyramid scheme cases and written two seminal works analyzing the MLM industry. Upon reading the transcript of the Sept. 15 court hearing re Vemma, which conveys the most unusual meanings that Vemma attributes
Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends
September 21st, 2015
Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle.
Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations
September 18th, 2015
Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.
Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma
September 17th, 2015
Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer.
FTC-Vemma Pyramid Lawsuit Documents
September 10th, 2015
Complaint for Permanent Injunction and Other Equitable Relief FTC’s Ex Parte Application for TRO with Asset Freeze Memo in Support of FTC’s Ex Parte Application for TRO with Asset Freeze Court Order Filed Under Seal Pyramid Scheme Expert’s Declaration TINA.org’s Declaration Proposed Preliminary Injunction Order with Asset Freeze & Appointment of Permanent Receiver FTC’s Notice
What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma
August 26th, 2015
Having combed through the 200-plus pages that the FTC filed against Vemma Nutrition Company, Vemma International Holdings, Inc., Benson K. (B.K.) Boreyko, Tom Alkazin and his wife Bethany (defendants) in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, here’s ten basic things you need to know: 1. What’s the FTC been up to?
TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma
August 25th, 2015
FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.
VEMMA Distributors: FOCUS on Facts, Not Hype
June 19th, 2015
Tallying up the real figures behind Vemma’s business opportunity.
Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe
April 30th, 2015
Nutrition supplement affiliate marketing company facing scrutiny overseas.
Health Claims Could Cost Vemma and its CEO Millions
January 20th, 2015
TINA.org compiles database of more than 200 instances of health claims.
Vemma Health Claims Database
January 8th, 2015
A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 200 instances from 2005 to 2015 in which Vemma distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Vemma product line can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms of, prevent, or reduce the risk of developing diseases and disorders. A Alani Tofavaha health testimonial Alex Morton FB post-quadriplegic health claim
TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims
November 3rd, 2014
TINA.org campaigns for #vemmatruth by outing sites making unsubstantiated health claims.
New Class-Action Alleges Vemma’s Clinical Studies ‘Worthless’
October 24th, 2014
Lawsuit filed in federal court alleges company is in violation of a previous FTC order.
