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FTC to MLMs: You Lie, You Pay

Published on October 26th, 2021 by Bonnie Patten

The agency puts the MLM industry on notice.... Read More →

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5 Takeaways from #NAD2021

Published on October 5th, 2021 by Jason Bagley

Checking in on the system of self-regulation in the ad industry.... Read More →

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Where’s the Beef?

Published on September 28th, 2021 by Shana Mueller

I have a bone to pick with Kevin. ... Read More →

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LuLaRich or LuLaRuined?

Published on September 14th, 2021 by Bonnie Patten

New documentary explores the rise and fall of LuLaRoe. ... Read More →

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‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

Published on August 5th, 2021 by Isaiah Keyes

It might be a catchy slogan, but it's not a universally good idea.... Read More →

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Does Mary Kay Think It’s Above the Law?

Published on July 26th, 2021 by Laura Smith

MLM making deceptive claims after several warnings. ... Read More →

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MoviePass: Rediscovering the Magic of ROSCA

Published on July 19th, 2021 by Bonnie Patten

FTC using every arrow in its quiver to go after bad actors. ... Read More →

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FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

Published on July 2nd, 2021 by Laura Smith

Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action. ... Read More →

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TINA.org Pushes for New Enforcement Tactic Against MLM Industry

Published on June 30th, 2021 by Bonnie Patten

And if you don’t know, now you know. ... Read More →

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It’s Now Legal for Scammers to Keep Your Money

Published on May 18th, 2021 by Bonnie Patten

Tell your member of Congress to #MakeScammersPay... Read More →

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What I Discovered When I Looked into Sarah’s Discovery

Published on May 11th, 2021 by Guest Author

Just because a weight-loss product or program is all over Instagram doesn’t mean it should be trusted... Read More →

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Midas Oil Change Coupon Stalls at Checkout

Published on April 13th, 2021 by Jason Bagley

A coupon only a mechanic can love. ... Read More →

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Live from New York, it’s … an ad for Zillow?

Published on March 31st, 2021 by Jason Bagley

Funny Saturday Night Live sketch raises more questions about show's foray into branded content. ... Read More →

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Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?

Published on February 2nd, 2021 by Isaiah Keyes

The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.... Read More →

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TINA.org’s Eighth Year in Review

Published on December 22nd, 2020 by Bonnie Patten

Looking back at 2020. ... Read More →

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HP’s ‘Instant Ink’ Subscription Makes Me Wish I Could Print Money

Published on December 21st, 2020 by Isaiah Keyes

The computer giant's promises to "print free for life" have run dry.... Read More →

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TINA’s Take: Supreme Court Considers Whether Liars Can Keep Money They Stole

Published on December 15th, 2020 by Bonnie Patten

TINA.org files brief in critical case concerning FTC authority. ... Read More →

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TINA.org Joins Fight over Michael Jackson Album

Published on December 15th, 2020 by Laura Smith

Legal battle over Michael Jackson's posthumous album may create "dangerous" precedent. ... Read More →

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Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

Published on December 3rd, 2020 by Laura Smith

Why the MLM industry should avoid the term. ... Read More →

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Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection

Published on October 27th, 2020 by Laura Smith

Pending class-action settlement leaves consumers behind. ... Read More →