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What You Need to Know about Metals.com
January 7th, 2020
All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.
LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom
April 30th, 2019
At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.
5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019
January 9th, 2019
From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends.
What You Should Know about iMarketsLive
June 6th, 2018
Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.
Lifestyles USA Income Claims Database
December 18th, 2017
TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.
Zurvita Income Claims Database
December 18th, 2017
TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.
TINA.org in the News
January 5th, 2017
2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013 • 2012 “The Preteen’s Guide to Getting Rich Off YouTube” Lucas Shaw & Mark Bergen, March 22, 2021 “In 2019 the Kajis’ main channel was the subject of a complaint by the group Truth in
Nerium Income Claims Database
June 7th, 2016
A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 200 instances in which Nerium and/or its distributors have made or referenced unusual earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. The first 100+ of the examples below were collected by TINA.org during its initial investigation that concluded in June 2016. The second 100+ examples below were collected by TINA.org
Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers
May 23rd, 2016
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. POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the
Support the Troops: Is This an Ad?
July 2nd, 2015
Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.
2015 Walmart Error Database
June 29th, 2015
Below are 200 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Walmart.com found between June 22 and July 13, 2015. Group 1: Instances in which the Walmart.com USA label is inconsistent with information contained on the product packaging or manufacturer’s website. Errors 1-35 are from TINA.org’s June sampling; Errors 36-40 are from TINA.org’s July sampling.
Before You Be Snapping and Chatting, Remember This
May 8th, 2014
Popular app reaches agreement with FTC to make privacy changes.
Protect Yourself from Rising Number of ID Thefts
March 3rd, 2014
It’s National Consumer Protection Week. Learn more about why identity theft is at the top of the FTC list of consumer complaints.
50 Ways to Get Rich Right Now
January 10th, 2014
Do you want to get rich right now? Well the Internet has some helpful suggestions.
Fraudsters Finding New Ways to Target Immigrants
July 23rd, 2013
Consumer advocates warn of new scams.
