Multi-Level Marketing
TINA.org Complaint Throws Water on Stream’s Income Claims
Published on September 10th, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org calls on regulators to put an end to Texas-based MLM's illegal income claims once and for all. ... Read More →
Browsing the "Consumer Information" Category
Health
California Cracks Down on Goop after TINA.org Complaint
Published on September 4th, 2018 by TINA
Goop to pay $145,000 in penalties and cease deceptive marketing as a result of California action. ... Read More →
Education
College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams
Published on August 30th, 2018 by TINA
Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams. ... Read More →
Clothing & Textiles
California Is Latest to Strip Down Adore Me’s Deceptive Marketing
Published on August 22nd, 2018 by TINA
Online retailer agrees to pay a minimum of $200,000 in restitution to settle California action. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed
Published on August 13th, 2018 by TINA
New lawsuit calls Jeunesse a pyramid scheme while taking aim at product line. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
LifeVantage Faces Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit
Published on August 9th, 2018 by TINA
"False dreams of wealth" are touted in an attempt to make up for products that are "snake oil," complaint alleges.... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Louise Thompson and Daniel Wellington
Published on July 31st, 2018 by TINA
The time for an influencer to disclose his or her material relationship with a brand is now. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
TINA.org Answers Your MLM Questions
Published on July 16th, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org participates in its first Reddit AMA. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
What You Should Know about HempWorx
Published on July 11th, 2018 by TINA
Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil. ... Read More →
Health
Amid Goop’s Mixed Signals, TINA.org Repeats Call for Regulatory Action
Published on July 3rd, 2018 by TINA
Wellness site continues to deceive consumers as it figures out how it wants to project itself to the world. ... Read More →
Listicles
Not So American-Made
Published on July 2nd, 2018 by TINA
In honor of the Fourth of July, a reminder that not all "USA-made" products meet the legal definition. ... Read More →
TINA's Take
TINA’s Take: $9 Million a Day Lost to Cryptoasset Scams
Published on June 26th, 2018 by TINA
TINA.org gets the scoop on cryptoasset scams at FTC workshop. ... Read More →
Beauty
A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics
Published on June 15th, 2018 by TINA
Matryoshka doll-like packaging sparks consumer complaints but is it deceptive?... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
TINA.org Fast-Tracks Team National’s Checkered Income Claims to FTC
Published on June 14th, 2018 by TINA
The truth is -- and the MLM admits -- the vast majority of distributors make no income at all. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
What You Should Know about iMarketsLive
Published on June 6th, 2018 by TINA
Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash
Published on June 4th, 2018 by TINA
Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing. ... Read More →
Ad or Not?
Ad or Not? Kim Kardashian and Flat Tummy Lollipops
Published on May 21st, 2018 by TINA
Kim takes two steps forward and one step back in remedying her latest influencer marketing controversy. ... Read More →
Multi-Level Marketing
Monat Global Class Actions Piling Up
Published on May 15th, 2018 by TINA
Lawsuits mount against hair care MLM Monat. ... Read More →
Terms of Surrender
MoviePass Slips Note in Terms Banning Repeat Viewings
Published on May 11th, 2018 by TINA
Consumer says there was "zero indication" that the ban had been implemented or was forthcoming.... Read More →
Health
FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy
Published on May 2nd, 2018 by TINA
Agencies crack down on copycat packaging targeting minors in the e-cigarette industry. ... Read More →