DSA Top Seller Arbonne Faces Pyramid, RICO Allegations
June 22nd, 2017
Class-action lawsuit alleges top distributors feed off the money paid by recruits.
Browsing the "MLM or pyramid scheme" Tag
MarketAmerica
June 6th, 2017
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against MarketAmerica, a multi-level marketing company that sells a variety of products,
Arbonne
June 6th, 2017
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Arbonne International, a multi-level marketing company that sells health and beauty
What You Should Know about Nerium
May 30th, 2017
Find out where the company is crossing the line when it comes to marketing claims.
H.R. 5230 Promotes Pyramid Schemes
April 26th, 2017
Why this proposed anti-pyramid scheme bill will not achieve its goals.
LuLaRoe Income Claims Database
April 12th, 2017
A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 30 instances in which LuLaRoe and/or its distributors have made or referenced unusual earnings
What You Should Know about LuLaRoe
April 12th, 2017
Achieving financial freedom from this MLM is as hard as finding those unicorn prints.
Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’
March 20th, 2017
Nutritional supplement MLM facing racketeering charges in class-action lawsuit filed by former distributors.
AdvoCare
March 17th, 2017
In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against AdvoCare, as well as six top distributors of the company, for
Jeunesse Global
March 15th, 2017
March 2017: The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the claims against one of the defendants (Kim Hui) , the reasons for which
Jeunesse
March 8th, 2017
February 2017: The claims of one of the named plaintiffs were voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not
What Social Media Can Teach Us about Consumer Protection
March 7th, 2017
Arm consumers with X-ray vision to protect them from scams circulating on Facebook.
Summary of Action
February 14th, 2017
TINA.org investigated Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based MLM company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, and found a
Talk Fusion
January 23rd, 2017
August 2016: This case was transferred to a court in Florida. (Gray et al v. Talk Fusion, Inc. et al,
Jeunesse, Top Leaders Face Second Pyramid Lawsuit
January 5th, 2017
Lawsuit alleges Jeunesse is preying on Chinese-American immigrants.
The Fundamental Takeaway from FTC v Vemma
December 19th, 2016
Vemma settlement clarifies FTC’s position on what constitutes a legitimate MLM.
Energy Drink Company Exposed by Ad Watchdog TINA.org Settles FTC Pyramid Case
December 16th, 2016
MADISON, CONN. December 16, 2016 – Vemma Nutrition, an Arizona-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company that the Federal Trade Commission labeled
Vemma Reaches $238 Million Settlement with FTC
December 15th, 2016
Company agrees to a ban on pyramid scheme practices to settle charges.
Plexus Income Claims Database
December 9th, 2016
A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 100 instances in which Plexus and/or its distributors have made or referenced unusual earnings
