The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) about two Facebook posts that were made by salesforce members of the Company. The first post conveyed strong health-related product claims including that the Company’s products combat COVID-19 and the second presented the earning opportunity afforded by selling the Company’s product as a way to make significant income during the pandemic.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding five Facebook posts that came to its attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of marketing claims in the direct selling industry. Four of the posts made health claims pertaining to the Company’s immunity boosting products and COVID-19. In the remaining post, the Company’s salesforce member claimed that by participating in the Company’s business opportunity its salesforce members can earn a weekly income of $50,000 and a monthly income of $200,000.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding two Facebook posts that came to its attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of marketing claims in the direct selling industry. These posts made by the Company’s salesforce members included serious health-related claims for its products regarding immunity boosting and cancer-prevention.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding two Facebook posts and a YouTube video that came to its attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of marketing claims in the direct selling industry. Both Facebook posts made financial freedom claims, and one made explicit “doubled my income” claims. The YouTube video made health-related claims pertaining to COVID-19.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding three Facebook posts and a YouTube video that came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of direct selling claims disseminated on social media.  The first Facebook post included a video testimonial and claims pertaining to the medical benefits that could result from using the Company’s products. The second Facebook post included a claim that the Company’s product can “fight the virus” and the remaining Facebook post stated that Company salesforce members would be financially free through participating in the Company’s business opportunity. Lastly, the YouTube video included testimonials from several woman who sold products for the Company and discussed the financial independence that came from participating in the Company’s business opportunity.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding two Facebook posts and a Slideshare presentation that were identified pursuant to DSSRC’s independent monitoring of marketing claims in the direct selling industry. The two Facebook posts included claims that the Company’s product could treat COVID-19 and its accompanying symptoms. The Slideshare presentation included earnings representations which communicated that Company salesforce members could become financially independent and earn significant income by participating in the Company’s business opportunity.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding three Facebook posts made by salesforce members of the Company.  DSSRC was concerned that the three Facebook posts contained strong health-related product performance claims including but not limited to claims that certain of the Company’s products can treat and/or prevent chronic migraines, cancer, anxiety and epilepsy.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding three Facebook posts that were identified by DSSRC as part of its ongoing monitoring of advertising and marketing claims in the direct selling industry.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding two Facebook posts and a YouTube video that came to its attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of marketing claims in the direct selling industry. In one Facebook post, the salesforce referenced earning $550 in the first month working for the Company. The second Facebook post included a photograph of a stack of $100 bills accompanied by a claim stating: “Want to earn a second source of income?” Similarly, the description of the YouTube video stated, “Online Passive Income Secret (Make Money While You Sleep)” – The video also included representations such as “Want To Earn A Second Easy Income?”

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding three Facebook posts communicated by Company salesforce members that referenced serious health-related conditions that purportedly could be addressed by use of the Company’s products.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding a number of social media posts disseminated by company salesforce members on Facebook. The subject claims came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding various social media posts disseminated by company salesforce members on Facebook. The subject claims which involved earnings claims regarding the amount of income that can be realized by the Company’s business opportunity, came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding two Facebook posts and a Youtube video disseminated by Company salesforce members. All three social media offerings were disseminated by salesforce members located overseas and all three included implied earnings claims that Company salesforce members can earn significant income through the Company’s business opportunity.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (DSSRC) contacted a direct selling company (“Company”) regarding two Facebook posts disseminated by Company salesforce members. The first post featured a depiction of the Company’s line of products in front of a backdrop that listed several serious health conditions including, but not limited to, cancer, lupus, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding three Facebook posts made by salesforce members of the Company.  DSSRC was concerned that the three Facebook posts contained strong health-related product performance claims including claims that certain of the Company’s products can treat and/or prevent COVID-19.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding three Facebook posts made by salesforce members of the Company.  DSSRC was concerned that the three Facebook posts contained strong health-related product performance claims including claims that certain of the Company’s products can treat and/or prevent COVID-19.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding two Facebook posts that were disseminated by salesforce members. The subject claims and social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention through its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding two Facebook posts that were disseminated by one active salesforce member and one inactive salesforce member. The first post discussed the efficacy of an ingredient in the Company’s product to protect against a number of serious health-related conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s and high cholesterol. The second post included language indicating that one of the Company’s products “helps with Arthritis and fibromyalgia.”

The Direct Selling Self-Regulatory Council (“DSSRC”) contacted a direct selling company (the “Company”) regarding two social media posts disseminated by Company sales force members on Facebook. The subject claims and social media posts came to DSSRC’s attention pursuant to its independent monitoring of advertising in the direct selling marketplace.