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Here’s How the Vemma Case Ends
Published on September 21st, 2015 by Bonnie Patten
Vemma unlikely to pursue long-drawn out court battle. ... Read More →
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Former FTC Economist’s Response & Thoughts on Vemma
Published on September 17th, 2015 by Guest Author
Getting to the bottom of affiliate vs. customer. ... Read More →
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Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule
Published on August 31st, 2015 by Guest Author
FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them. ... Read More →
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What You Should Know about the FTC’s Action against Vemma
Published on August 26th, 2015 by Bonnie Patten
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 ... Read More →
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It’s Not Simple To Jump to Another MLM
Published on August 6th, 2015 by Bonnie Patten
Vemma leader's defection to another MLM may not be the end of the story. ... Read More →
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Not Very Presidential, Guys
Published on August 6th, 2015 by Jason Bagley
Allegations of misleading advertising and questionable products follow four GOP candidates into tonight's debate.... Read More →
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Amazon #PrimeDay: Just another case of false advertising?
Published on July 15th, 2015 by Shana Mueller
Much hyped event turns out to be a bust. Social media erupts in rage.... Read More →
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Old Navy’s ‘Americana’ T’s Made Overseas
Published on July 1st, 2015 by Jason Bagley
More than a dozen items touting American slogans and imagery are made overseas.... Read More →
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5 Reasons Herbalife’s Survey Won’t Save It from Prosecution
Published on June 10th, 2015 by Bonnie Patten
Deconstructing Herbalife's defense that a survey found most people join for discounts. ... Read More →
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Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It
Published on May 5th, 2015 by Guest Author
The financial appeal of multi-level marketing companies attracts investors and swindlers alike. ... Read More →
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National Public Health Week’s Improbable Players
Published on April 10th, 2015 by Jason Bagley
Exactly how healthy is a Wendy's salad?... Read More →
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Not Your Grandma’s Tupperware: MLMs vs Pyramid Schemes
Published on March 31st, 2015 by Bonnie Patten
More needs to be done to shut down pyramid schemes.... Read More →
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Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light
Published on March 18th, 2015 by Fran Silverman
State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there's more work to be done. ... Read More →
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How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014
Published on December 29th, 2014 by Jason Bagley
Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.... Read More →
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TINA.org’s Second Year In Review
Published on December 22nd, 2014 by Bonnie Patten
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 we accomplished in 2014. (Click each ... Read More →
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Consumers Win a Victory in Utah Open Records Case
Published on December 17th, 2014 by Fran Silverman
TINA.org's wins an important battle to obtain complaints against Utah-based companies. ... Read More →
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Giving Tuesday
Published on December 2nd, 2014 by Roger Kimball
Help TINA.org fight against false and deceptive ads. ... Read More →
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Utah’s Dark Logic: Keeping Consumer Complaints Sealed
Published on November 20th, 2014 by Fran Silverman
TINA.org's push to get the state to disclose vital consumer records. ... Read More →
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TINA.org to Vemma: Take Down Questionable Health Claims
Published on November 3rd, 2014 by Bonnie Patten
TINA.org campaigns for #vemmatruth by outing sites making unsubstantiated health claims. ... Read More →
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Red Bull Settlement: It’s NOT about the Wings
Published on October 29th, 2014 by Fran Silverman
This proposed agreement is not as absurd as media coverage may have led you to believe. ... Read More →
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