Hall of Shame
"Piggybacking" Credit Repair Company Deceived Consumers
A Colorado-based credit repair company and its owner have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges they misled consumers with promises to "drastically and immediately" improve credit scores and increase access to lower rates on mortgages.
Office Depot Caught Tricking Customers. They're Fined $34 Million.
The Federal Trade Commission is sending refund checks totaling more than $34 million to consumers who allegedly were tricked by Office Depot, Inc. and a software provider into buying computer repair products and services.
Can a Big Bank Be Bad? Very Bad?
Well, Wells Fargo was pretty bad. They’re paying three billion dollars for fraudulent activity.
Robocalls: Millions from Just One Telemarketers! But Gets Nailed by the FTC
The FTC will litigate in federal court against GBCL and six other defendants involved in the massive operation, who have not agreed to settle.
"Imposter" Scams Take Top Spot in Fraud Reports for 2019!
New data released by the Federal Trade Commission shows that FTC actions led to more than $232 million in refunds to consumers across the country in 2019.
Fake Online Reviews! Fake Social Media Posts! FTC Nails Two Bad Players...
The Federal Trade Commission has halted the deceptive online marketing tactics of two companies and their principals, the first of which allegedly sold fake indicator...
Big-time For-Profit "University" Faces 191 Million-dollar Settlement for False Advertising
Most people go to college to earn a degree and get a good job. In a competitive job market, it helps to have connections.
Top Executives Done for Fraud!
SEC charges former top executives of healthcare advertising company with $487 million fraud.
"Ponzi Scheme" Gets International Investment Group LLC Nailed to the Wall
The Securities and Exchange Commission today revoked the registration of New York-based investment adviser International Investment Group LLC (IIG)...
