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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal judge in Nevada has issued a preliminary injunction against the operators of IM Mastery Academy and its affiliated companies, freezing assets and halting business activities …
FTC, Nevada Secure Court Order Halting $1.2 Billion IM Mastery Academy Investment Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against a Maryland-based ticket broker operation accused of using illegal tactics to bypass ticket purchasing limits for high-demand events, …
FTC Sues Ticket Broker Over Alleged Scheme to Bypass Limits and Mark Up Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three defendants accused of playing key roles in the IM Mastery Academy scheme will pay $2.5 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State of Nevada …
FTC, Nevada Secure $2.5 Million Settlement in Alleged $1.2 Billion IM Mastery Academy Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a combined $145 million settlement with Assurance IQ, LLC and MediaAlpha, Inc., resolving allegations that the companies misled millions of …
FTC Secures $145 Million Settlement Over Alleged Health Insurance Deception by Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a wave of scam emails and text messages impersonating state transportation agencies, including PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and E-ZPass. The …
Lawmakers Warn Pennsylvanians of Surge in Transportation Scam Messages Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission is issuing more than $356,000 in refunds to thousands of consumers defrauded by a deceptive student loan relief operation that falsely promised loan …
FTC Sends $356K in Refunds to Victims of Fake Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court has halted a nationwide debt relief operation accused of defrauding older Americans and veterans out of tens of millions of dollars through deceptive practices, …
FTC Shuts Down $100 Million Debt Relief Scam Targeting Seniors and Veterans Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has reached final settlements with the remaining defendants in a deceptive business opportunity scheme that promised consumers large profits from online stores on Amazon …
Feds Seize Millions in Assets From Online Store Scam Targeting Amazon and Walmart Investors Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is distributing more than $2.9 million to consumers misled by Ygrene Energy Fund, a home-improvement financing company accused of deceptive …
FTC Sends $2.9 Million in Refunds to Homeowners Deceived by Ygrene Energy Fund Read More
As a criminal defense investigator with decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices and risks that law enforcement officers take every single day. At ELPS Private Detective Agency, we …
When Transparency Disappears: The Dangerous Cost of Protecting Bad Cops in Philadelphia Read More