In March 1975, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accused Amway of operating as an illegal pyramid scheme, violating the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act. Contrary to what many people might think, the case against this major direct seller was not resolved in a few months but took four years until 1979. FTC’s five accusations that were filed against Amway in 1975 … [Read More...] about A Historical Milestone: FTC v. Amway (1975-1979)
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