WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its legal action against the Growth Cave business opportunity and credit repair scheme by filing an amended complaint that names two additional defendants. The complaint highlights further allegations in the ongoing case, which has already drawn attention for its scope and monetary impact on consumers.
The new defendants include LLT Research, identified as the corporate entity behind the PassiveApps product, which was introduced by Lucas Lee-Tyson in 2024. Furthermore, Friendly Solar, Inc. has been added as a relief defendant for allegedly acting as a shell company, receiving earnings without providing any services.
The FTC initially sued Growth Cave in February 2025, claiming the operation had taken almost $50 million from consumers through false promises of significant income returns. According to the complaint, Growth Cave marketed various business opportunities that failed to deliver on their guarantees, leaving consumers at a financial loss after purchasing costly programs.
A federal court had intervened with a temporary restraining order to freeze the defendants’ assets and halt operations while the case progresses. “The FTC is committed to holding accountable those who exploit consumers with deceptive income opportunities,” the agency stated.
The Commission authorized the filing of the amended complaint with a unanimous 3-0 vote. The case is being handled in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and FTC staff attorneys Maris Snell, Adrienne Jenkins, and Miles Freeman are leading the investigation.
Legal proceedings are ongoing, and the FTC continues to advocate for consumer protection in cases involving fraudulent financial schemes.
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