Known Fraudulent Charges

The FTC alleged that the payment processor enabled deceptive practices related to free trial offers. Source: FTC press release, January 2020: Overseas Payment Processor and its Former CEO Settle FTC Allegations That They Enabled a Deceptive “Free Trial” Offer Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/01/overseas-payment-processor-its-former-ceo-settle-ftc-allegations-they-enabled-deceptive-free-trial)

The FTC alleged that Miracle Face Kit charged consumers for products they did not order after signing up for a 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 LéOR Skincare misled consumers into providing credit card information for unauthorized monthly charges. 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 Dellure imposed unauthorized recurring charges on consumers who thought they were signing up for a trial offer. 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 MOBE lured consumers with false promises of online entrepreneurship and charged them tens of thousands of dollars for worthless program membership upgrades. Source: FTC press release, February 2020: Defendants Responsible for International Business Coaching Operation to Pay More Than $17 Million in FTC Settlements (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/02/defendants-responsible-international-business-coaching-operation-pay-more-17-million-ftc-settlements)

The FTC alleged that Zanelo was involved in the AH Media scheme, charging consumers without their consent. Source: FTC press release, May 2020: FTC Halts Online Subscription Scheme that Deceived People with “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/05/ftc-halts-online-subscription-scheme-deceived-people-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that AH Media duped consumers into paying for subscriptions after misleading them with free trial offers. Source: FTC press release, May 2020: FTC Halts Online Subscription Scheme that Deceived People with “Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/05/ftc-halts-online-subscription-scheme-deceived-people-free-trial-offers)

The FTC alleged that the company continued to draw payments from consumers' bank accounts long after the loans' original principal and stated repayment cost had been repaid. Source: FTC press release, February 2021: FTC Acts to Ban Payday Lender From Industry, Forgive Illegal Debt (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/02/ftc-acts-ban-payday-lender-industry-forgive-illegal-debt)

The FTC alleged that National Secure Processing falsely claimed to provide debt relief services and charged illegal upfront fees. Source: FTC press release, July 2020: Court Rules in FTC’s Favor Against Student Debt Relief Scammers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/07/court-rules-ftcs-favor-against-student-debt-relief-scammers)

The FTC alleged that these companies charged illegal upfront fees and falsely promised to lower or wipe out student loan payments. Source: FTC refund program, February 2026: Mission Hills Federal Refunds (https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/mission-hills-federal-refunds)

The FTC alleged that consumers were charged for products they did not agree to buy through misleading marketing. Source: FTC press release, June 2020: FTC Sending Refund Checks Totaling More Than $8.7 Million to Consumers Defrauded by Deceptively Marketed Online “Risk-Free Trial” Offers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/06/ftc-sending-refund-checks-totaling-more-87-million-consumers-defrauded-deceptively-marketed-online)

The FTC alleged that The Student Loan Group falsely claimed to provide debt relief services and charged illegal upfront fees. Source: FTC press release, July 2020: Court Rules in FTC’s Favor Against Student Debt Relief Scammers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2020/07/court-rules-ftcs-favor-against-student-debt-relief-scammers)

The FTC alleged that the company continued to draw payments from consumers' bank accounts long after the loans' original principal and stated repayment cost had been repaid. Source: FTC press release, February 2021: FTC Acts to Ban Payday Lender From Industry, Forgive Illegal Debt (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/02/ftc-acts-ban-payday-lender-industry-forgive-illegal-debt)

The FTC alleged that the company continued to draw payments from consumers' bank accounts long after the loans' original principal and stated repayment cost had been repaid. Source: FTC press release, February 2021: FTC Acts to Ban Payday Lender From Industry, Forgive Illegal Debt (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/02/ftc-acts-ban-payday-lender-industry-forgive-illegal-debt)

The FTC alleged that Manhattan Beach Venture deceptively marketed payment relief and loan forgiveness programs and charged consumers illegal upfront fees. Source: FTC press release, May 2021: FTC Sends More than $273,500 in Refunds to People Who Lost Money to Student Loan Debt Relief Scheme (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/05/ftc-sends-more-273500-refunds-people-who-lost-money-student-loan-debt-relief-scheme)

The FTC alleged that Inmate Magazine Service charged consumers for magazine subscriptions that either showed up late or not at all. Source: FTC press release, September 2021: Operator of Businesses that Scammed Prisoners and Their Families Permanently Banned from Magazine Sales in Settlement with FTC and Florida Attorney General (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/09/operator-businesses-scammed-prisoners-their-families-permanently-banned-magazine-sales-settlement)

The FTC alleged that MOBE deceived consumers with bogus promises about earning substantial income through its business coaching program. Source: FTC press release, April 2022: Federal Trade Commission Returns More Than $23 Million To Consumers Deceived by Online Business Coaching Scheme MOBE (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/04/federal-trade-commission-returns-more-23-million-consumers-deceived-online-business-coaching-scheme)

The FTC alleged that Publishers Business Services conducted a deceptive telemarketing scheme that falsely billed consumers for magazine subscriptions. Source: FTC press release, May 2022: FTC Extends its Crackdown on Subscription Scam That Fleeced Consumers and Harassed Them Over the Phone (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/05/ftc-extends-its-crackdown-subscription-scam-fleeced-consumers-harassed-them-over-phone)

The FTC alleged that The Credit Game illegally charged consumers hundreds and thousands of dollars for ineffective credit repair services. Source: FTC press release, May 2022: FTC Acts to Shut Down ‘The Credit Game’ for Running a Bogus Credit Repair Scheme that Fleeced Consumers (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/05/ftc-acts-shut-down-credit-game-running-bogus-credit-repair-scheme-fleeced-consumers)

The FTC alleged that the Cardiffs engaged in unauthorized billing practices by enrolling consumers in auto-ship plans without their consent. Source: FTC press release, March 2022: Federal Court Rules in Favor of FTC, Halting Illegal Tactics Used to Promote Smoking Cessation, Weight-Loss, and Sexual-Performance Aids (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/03/federal-court-rules-favor-ftc-halting-illegal-tactics-used-promote-smoking-cessation-weight-loss)

The FTC alleged that DK Automation misled consumers with false claims about potential earnings from their Amazon business programs. Source: FTC press release, November 2022: FTC Takes Action to Stop DK Automation and Kevin David Hulse From Pitching Phony Amazon and Crypto Moneymaking Schemes (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/11/ftc-takes-action-stop-dk-automation-kevin-david-hulse-pitching-phony-amazon-crypto-moneymaking)

The FTC alleged that BCO Consulting Services Inc. misled consumers into believing they were enrolled in legitimate loan repayment programs and pocketed their payments. Source: FTC press release, May 2023: FTC Stops Student Loan Debt Relief Schemes that it Says Bilked Students Out of Millions (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/05/ftc-stops-student-loan-debt-relief-schemes-it-says-bilked-students-out-millions)

The FTC alleged that SL Finance and its owners impersonated the Department of Education and collected illegal upfront fees while falsely promising to reduce or forgive student loans. Source: FTC refund program, July 2025: SL Finance Refunds (https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/sl-finance-refunds)

The FTC alleged that SLA Consulting Services Inc. engaged in deceptive practices by falsely claiming affiliation with the Department of Education and collecting advance fees. Source: FTC press release, May 2023: FTC Stops Student Loan Debt Relief Schemes that it Says Bilked Students Out of Millions (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/05/ftc-stops-student-loan-debt-relief-schemes-it-says-bilked-students-out-millions)