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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced recently proposed orders against the operators of a scheme known as “The Sales Mentor,” which reportedly made millions by falsely promising consumers significant earnings …
FTC Obtains Proposed Orders Against ‘The Sales Mentor’ Scheme, Defendants to Pay $1 Million for Consumer Refunds Read More
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children & Families, recently released a report titled “Shrinkflation: How Corporations Are Shrinking …
‘Shrinkflation’ Report by Senator Casey Sparks Skepticism Read More The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Florida-based EXOTOUSA LLC, also known as Old Southern Brass, and its owner, Austin Oliver. The company is accused of falsely claiming …
FTC Takes Action Against EXOTOUSA for False Advertising Claims Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the initiation of a claims process for consumers who were negatively impacted by Credit Karma’s misleading credit card pre-approval practices. According to the …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Consumers Affected by Credit Karma’s Misleading “Pre-Approved” Offers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC, collectively known as “Bel Air,” which operates under the …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Sues Split Rock Resort Owners Over Deceptive Practices Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, West Chester Police responded to a distress call from the 100 block of W. Union St., West Chester Borough. A 20-year-old …
UK Contractors Arrested in West Chester for Alleged Sexual Assault and Deceptive Business Practices Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Hilda Dominguez-Bastida, a 25-year-old former employee of a Kennett Square Borough business, has been arrested on multiple charges related to fraudulent activity. The Kennett Square Police …
Ex-Employee Charged with Major Fraudulent Activity Involving $133,000 Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — The North Coventry Township Police Department (NCPD) has issued a felony arrest warrant for 33-year-old Zachary Shaw, currently believed to be homeless and residing in the Pottstown …
North Coventry Police Issue Felony Arrest Warrant for Pottstown Man on Fraud Charges Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it recently reached settlement agreements with the last four defendants and their associated companies involved in a mobile cramming scheme. The FTC alleges that …
FTC Secures Settlement with Four Defendants in $100 Million Mobile Cramming Scheme Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to two trade associations and 12 registered dieticians and online health influencers over inadequate disclosures in their social media posts promoting …
FTC Warns Health Influencers and Trade Associations over Misleading Endorsements Read More