# Gig economy
Consumer Advocates Support FTC Action on Deceptive Earnings Claims
Group targets gig economy companies, multi-level marketers, and for-profit colleges. Consumer Federation of America (CFA) responded to a request for comment from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on proposed regulations around deceptive earnings claims. Specifically, CFA called out gig economy companies, multi-level marketing firms, and for-profit colleges for practices that deceive individuals into believing they'll be able to live a certain lifestyle by using their products. Unfortunately, CFA notes, these claims often turn out to be unsubstantiated.
Confessions From a Retired Gig Worker
You don’t have to be a gig worker long to gather some crazy stories. I needed some extra cash when I bought my first new car in 2017. The monthly payments didn’t seem that difficult, but I hadn’t actually budgeted for them, and I should have. Lucky for me, a particular delivery app had just rolled into town, and they needed drivers, and I had a new car.