Equinox Pyramid Marketing Scheme Halted At FTC, States Request
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Multi-level pyramid marketer Equinox International was the subject of a temporary restraining order issued Aug. 4 by a Las Vegas, Nev. federal court at the behest of the Federal Trade Commission. The company also is the subject of suits filed in six states for its illegal pyramid marketing scheme in which it encourages recruits to invest money up front.
You may also be interested in...
2Xtreme Illegal Pyramid Scheme Alleged In FTC Suit
Beauty care direct seller 2Xtreme Performance International is based on an illegal pyramid scheme that uses deceptive earnings claims to enroll representatives, the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a Dec. 9 injunction request filed in Baltimore, Md. federal court.
OCA Applauds Organic Board's Recommendation To USDA: "Outlaw Nanotech"
With a push from the Organic Consumers Association, the National Organic Standards Board is recommending that the use of nanotechnology be strictly prohibited from products certified under the National Organic Program