Known Fraudulent Charges

The FTC alleged that TBX-FREE was deceptively marketed as an effective smoking cessation aid and enrolled consumers in auto-ship plans 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 Virility Direct charged consumers full prices for products after marketing them as 'free trials' and enrolled them in unwanted continuity plans. Source: FTC press release, November 2018: Court Temporarily Halts International Operation that Allegedly Deceived Consumers through False Claims of “Free Trial” Offers and Imposed Unauthorized Continuity Plans (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/11/court-temporarily-halts-international-operation-allegedly-deceived-consumers-through-false-claims)

The FTC alleged that Celex charged consumers full prices for products after marketing them as 'free trials' and enrolled them in unwanted continuity plans. Source: FTC press release, November 2018: Court Temporarily Halts International Operation that Allegedly Deceived Consumers through False Claims of “Free Trial” Offers and Imposed Unauthorized Continuity Plans (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/11/court-temporarily-halts-international-operation-allegedly-deceived-consumers-through-false-claims)

The FTC alleged that Guice's telemarketers falsely claimed to be a licensed enrollment center for major credit card networks and charged consumers illegal up-front fees for worthless debt relief services. Source: FTC press release, December 2018: FTC and State of Florida Win Summary Judgment: Court Orders Ringleader of Debt-Relief Scam to Pay $23 Million and Imposes Industry Bans (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/12/ftc-state-florida-win-summary-judgment-court-orders-ringleader-debt-relief-scam-pay-23-million)

The FTC alleged that Aiding Student Relief charged consumers illegal upfront fees for purported debt relief services. Source: FTC press release, November 2018: FTC Halts Deceptive Student Debt Relief Scheme that Bilked Consumers out of Millions (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/11/ftc-halts-deceptive-student-debt-relief-scheme-bilked-consumers-out-millions)

The FTC alleged that Biogenic charged consumers full prices for products after marketing them as 'free trials' and enrolled them in unwanted continuity plans. Source: FTC press release, November 2018: Court Temporarily Halts International Operation that Allegedly Deceived Consumers through False Claims of “Free Trial” Offers and Imposed Unauthorized Continuity Plans (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/11/court-temporarily-halts-international-operation-allegedly-deceived-consumers-through-false-claims)

The FTC alleged that Apex Capital Group enrolled consumers in a monthly subscription plan without their consent after offering free trials. Source: FTC refund program, September 2024: Apex Capital Group Refunds (https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/apex-capital-group-refunds)

The FTC alleged that Fig Tree & Co. charged consumers illegal upfront fees for purported debt relief services. Source: FTC press release, November 2018: FTC Halts Deceptive Student Debt Relief Scheme that Bilked Consumers out of Millions (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/11/ftc-halts-deceptive-student-debt-relief-scheme-bilked-consumers-out-millions)

The FTC alleged that Simple Health misled consumers into purchasing sham health care plans that did not provide the promised coverage. Source: FTC press release, February 2024: FTC Obtains $195 Million Judgment, Permanent Ban on Telemarketing and Selling Healthcare Products Against Simple Health Over Charges It Sold Sham Health Insurance (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/02/ftc-obtains-195-million-judgment-permanent-ban-telemarketing-selling-healthcare-products-against)

The FTC alleged that Nobetes Corporation charged consumers for additional bottles of Nobetes without their consent after a 'free trial' offer. Source: FTC press release, December 2018: “Nobetes” Dietary Supplement Marketers Settle FTC Complaint Alleging Unsubstantiated Health Claims, Illegal Billing Practices, and Deceptive Endorsements (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/12/nobetes-dietary-supplement-marketers-settle-ftc-complaint-alleging-unsubstantiated-health-claims)

The FTC alleged that the defendants charged consumers an up-front fee for a program that did not provide the promised income opportunities. Source: FTC press release, February 2019: Defendants in “Cash From Home” Business Opportunity Scheme Settle with FTC (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/02/defendants-cash-home-business-opportunity-scheme-settle-ftc)

The FTC alleged that Elite IT Partners used deceptive tactics to sell costly and unnecessary computer repair services to consumers. Source: FTC press release, March 2019: FTC Halts Tech Support Scam as Part of Major Initiative Focused on Older Adults Hit Hardest by These Scams (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/03/ftc-halts-tech-support-scam-part-major-initiative-focused-older-adults-hit-hardest-these-scams)

The FTC alleged that Hardwire Interactive assisted in operating a scheme that charged consumers for trial products and enrolled them in negative-option plans without their consent. Source: FTC press release, May 2019: Online Marketers Barred from Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers, Unauthorized Billing (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/05/online-marketers-barred-deceptive-free-trial-offers-unauthorized-billing)

The FTC alleged that AH Media Group marketed 'free trial' offers for products and charged consumers around $90 after a trial period without their consent. Source: FTC refund program, July 2026: AH Media Group Refunds (https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/ah-media-group-refunds)

The FTC alleged that Adelina was involved in misleading consumers with unauthorized charges for trial products and subscription plans. Source: FTC press release, September 2019: FTC Obtains Preliminary Injunction Halting Online Beauty Product Sellers’ Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/09/ftc-obtains-preliminary-injunction-halting-online-beauty-product-sellers-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that Parisian Glow was part of a deceptive marketing scheme that enrolled consumers in unwanted subscriptions and charged them without authorization. Source: FTC press release, September 2019: FTC Obtains Preliminary Injunction Halting Online Beauty Product Sellers’ Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/09/ftc-obtains-preliminary-injunction-halting-online-beauty-product-sellers-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that Tone Fire Garcinia was used in a deceptive scheme that misled consumers into paying for trial products and ongoing subscriptions. Source: FTC press release, September 2019: FTC Obtains Preliminary Injunction Halting Online Beauty Product Sellers’ Deceptive “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/09/ftc-obtains-preliminary-injunction-halting-online-beauty-product-sellers-deceptive-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that Commerce Planet operated a website that deceptively enrolled consumers in a business opportunity program and charged them monthly fees without their consent. Source: FTC press release, July 2019: FTC Returns More than $748,000 to Consumers Who Signed Up for a “Free” Internet Auction Kit with Hidden Charges (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/07/ftc-returns-more-748000-consumers-who-signed-free-internet-auction-kit-hidden-charges)

The FTC alleged that MBV deceptively promoted payment reduction programs and charged consumers up to $1,400. Source: FTC press release, September 2019: FTC Takes Action against Operators of Student Loan Debt Relief Schemes and the Financing Company that Assisted Them (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/09/ftc-takes-action-against-operators-student-loan-debt-relief-schemes-financing-company-assisted-them)

The FTC alleged that Student Advocates Team engaged in deceptive practices similar to those of MBV, charging consumers up to $1,400. Source: FTC press release, September 2019: FTC Takes Action against Operators of Student Loan Debt Relief Schemes and the Financing Company that Assisted Them (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/09/ftc-takes-action-against-operators-student-loan-debt-relief-schemes-financing-company-assisted-them)

The FTC alleged that Agora Financial and its affiliates falsely marketed The Doctor’s Guide as a cure for type 2 diabetes. Source: FTC press release, October 2019: FTC Sues Publisher for Targeting Seniors With Phony Diabetes Cure and Money Making Schemes (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/10/ftc-sues-publisher-targeting-seniors-phony-diabetes-cure-money-making-schemes)

The FTC alleged that Agora Financial falsely claimed consumers were entitled to large sums of money through Congressional Checks. Source: FTC press release, October 2019: FTC Sues Publisher for Targeting Seniors With Phony Diabetes Cure and Money Making Schemes (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/10/ftc-sues-publisher-targeting-seniors-phony-diabetes-cure-money-making-schemes)

The FTC alleged that Agora Financial misled consumers about the benefits of the Lifetime Income Report and its associated publications. Source: FTC press release, October 2019: FTC Sues Publisher for Targeting Seniors With Phony Diabetes Cure and Money Making Schemes (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2019/10/ftc-sues-publisher-targeting-seniors-phony-diabetes-cure-money-making-schemes)