Known Fraudulent Charges

The FTC alleged that Cleo AI promised instant cash advances but failed to deliver them as promised and made it difficult for customers to cancel their subscriptions. Source: FTC refund program, October 2026: Cleo AI Refunds (https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/cleo-ai-refunds)

The FTC alleged that the defendants behind Digital Altitude convinced consumers to pay tiered membership fees by promising substantial income from an online business. Source: FTC press release, February 2021: FTC Sends Nearly $4.7 Million to Victims of Digital Altitude Business Coaching Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/02/ftc-sends-nearly-47-million-victims-digital-altitude-business-coaching-scheme)

The FTC alleged that The Upside was involved in a business coaching scheme that misrepresented income opportunities to consumers. Source: FTC press release, February 2018: FTC Obtains Court Order Halting Business Coaching Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/02/ftc-obtains-court-order-halting-business-coaching-scheme)

The FTC alleged that Living Exceptionally was part of a deceptive business coaching operation that misled consumers about income potential. Source: FTC press release, February 2018: FTC Obtains Court Order Halting Business Coaching Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/02/ftc-obtains-court-order-halting-business-coaching-scheme)

The FTC alleged that Disc Enterprises participated in a deceptive business coaching scheme that falsely promised substantial income. Source: FTC press release, February 2018: FTC Obtains Court Order Halting Business Coaching Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/02/ftc-obtains-court-order-halting-business-coaching-scheme)

The FTC alleged that Aspire Processing was involved in a scheme that misled consumers about the potential income from their business coaching program. Source: FTC press release, February 2018: FTC Obtains Court Order Halting Business Coaching Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/02/ftc-obtains-court-order-halting-business-coaching-scheme)

The FTC alleged that RISE Systems & Enterprise was part of a deceptive scheme that misled consumers about earning potential through business coaching. Source: FTC press release, February 2018: FTC Obtains Court Order Halting Business Coaching Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/02/ftc-obtains-court-order-halting-business-coaching-scheme)

The FTC alleged that Strategic Student Solutions charged consumers illegal upfront fees and falsely promised to reduce their student loan debt or monthly payments. Source: FTC press release, March 2020: FTC Returns More than $3.1 Million to Victims of Student Loan Debt Relief and Credit Repair Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/03/ftc-returns-more-31-million-victims-student-loan-debt-relief-credit-repair-scheme)

The FTC alleged that consumers were tricked into providing billing information for a low-cost trial offer, leading to unauthorized charges for ongoing subscriptions. Source: FTC press release, April 2018: FTC Obtains Court Orders Banning Marketer from Negative-Option Sales (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/04/ftc-obtains-court-orders-banning-marketer-negative-option-sales)

The FTC alleged that Bloom Law Group defrauded consumers through unlawful student loan debt relief and mortgage assistance relief schemes. Source: FTC press release, May 2018: Operators of Student Loan Debt Relief Schemes Settle FTC Charges (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/05/operators-student-loan-debt-relief-schemes-settle-ftc-charges)

The FTC alleged that consumers were charged full price for trial products and enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge. Source: FTC press release, July 2018: FTC Halts Online Marketers Responsible for Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/07/ftc-halts-online-marketers-responsible-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that MyEx.com charged victims fees to remove intimate images and personal information posted without their consent. Source: FTC press release, June 2018: FTC, Nevada Obtain Order Permanently Shutting down Revenge Porn Site MyEx (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/06/ftc-nevada-obtain-order-permanently-shutting-down-revenge-porn-site-myex)

The FTC alleged that consumers were charged full price for trial products and enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge. Source: FTC press release, July 2018: FTC Halts Online Marketers Responsible for Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/07/ftc-halts-online-marketers-responsible-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that the operators behind Student Debt Relief Group tricked people into thinking the company was affiliated with the Department of Education and charged illegal upfront fees. Source: FTC press release, February 2021: FTC Sends More than $1.7 Million in Refunds to People who Lost Money to Student Loan Debt Relief Scam (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/02/ftc-sends-more-17-million-refunds-people-who-lost-money-student-loan-debt-relief-scam)

The FTC alleged that Credit Bureau Center impersonated property owners and enrolled consumers in a credit monitoring service with monthly charges without their consent. Source: FTC press release, November 2024: FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Credit Bureau Center’s Fake Rental Property Ads and Deceptive Promises of “Free” Credit Reports (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/11/ftc-sends-refunds-consumers-harmed-credit-bureau-centers-fake-rental-property-ads-deceptive-promises)

The FTC alleged that consumers were charged full price for trial products and enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge. Source: FTC press release, July 2018: FTC Halts Online Marketers Responsible for Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/07/ftc-halts-online-marketers-responsible-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that consumers were charged full price for trial products and enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge. Source: FTC press release, July 2018: FTC Halts Online Marketers Responsible for Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/07/ftc-halts-online-marketers-responsible-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that consumers were charged full price for trial products and enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge. Source: FTC press release, July 2018: FTC Halts Online Marketers Responsible for Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/07/ftc-halts-online-marketers-responsible-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that consumers were charged full price for trial products and enrolled in continuity plans without their knowledge. Source: FTC press release, July 2018: FTC Halts Online Marketers Responsible for Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/07/ftc-halts-online-marketers-responsible-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that Auravie charged consumers unauthorized monthly fees after they signed up for a 'risk-free' trial. Source: FTC press release, November 2019: FTC Sending Refund Checks Totaling Over $1.8 Million to Consumers Defrauded by “Risk-Free” Trial Offers for Skin Care Products (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/11/ftc-sending-refund-checks-totaling-over-18-million-consumers-defrauded-risk-free-trial-offers-skin)

The FTC alleged that Prolongz was marketed with unsupported claims regarding sexual performance and that consumers were charged without consent. Source: FTC press release, October 2018: At FTC’s Request, Court Stops False Advertising and Unauthorized Billing Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/10/ftcs-request-court-stops-false-advertising-unauthorized-billing-scheme)

The FTC alleged that the defendants misled consumers into purchasing subscriptions to worthless lists of stale apartment listings. Source: FTC press release, September 2018: Court Temporarily Halts Operators of Rental Listing Websites from Making False Claims About the Availability of Apartments That Accept Section 8 Vouchers and Other Rental Properties (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/09/court-temporarily-halts-operators-rental-listing-websites-making-false-claims-about-availability)

The FTC alleged that the defendants misled consumers into purchasing subscriptions to worthless lists of stale apartment listings. Source: FTC press release, September 2018: Court Temporarily Halts Operators of Rental Listing Websites from Making False Claims About the Availability of Apartments That Accept Section 8 Vouchers and Other Rental Properties (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/09/court-temporarily-halts-operators-rental-listing-websites-making-false-claims-about-availability)

The FTC alleged that the defendants misled consumers into purchasing subscriptions to worthless lists of stale apartment listings. Source: FTC press release, September 2018: Court Temporarily Halts Operators of Rental Listing Websites from Making False Claims About the Availability of Apartments That Accept Section 8 Vouchers and Other Rental Properties (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/09/court-temporarily-halts-operators-rental-listing-websites-making-false-claims-about-availability)