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Amway, affiliates face $225 million payout over alleged deceptive business practices

The Federal Trade Commission says the settlement is the largest the agency has reached with a multilevel marketing company.

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M Live Michigan· Sep 18, 3:01 PMAmway, affiliates face $225 million payout over alleged deceptive business practices

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