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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit has permanently halted a business opportunity scam known as Ganadores Online and Ganadores Inversiones Bienes RaÃces. The fraudulent operation was particularly …
FTC Shuts Down Deceptive Business Opportunity Scam Preying on Spanish-Speaking Consumers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a landmark move, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has denied a motion to dismiss a multistate lawsuit against Mariner Finance, …
Federal Court Upholds Multistate Lawsuit Against Alleged Predatory Lender, Signaling a Win for Consumer Protection Read More
BUCKINGHAM, PA — In a joint statement, the Buckingham Township and Haverford Township Police Departments announced that 60-year-old Terry Lynn Markuske has been apprehended and is currently being held at …
Multi-State Theft Suspect Apprehended in Bucks County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A word of caution issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its Security Summit partners has signaled a crucial warning to tax professionals nationwide. As we …
“New Client” Scams: A Growing Threat to Tax Professionals and Their Clients Read More
COLUMBIA, PA — A Baltimore man is facing charges of forgery and theft by deception. Joshua Jerome Brown, 28, was allegedly involved in an incident at a convenience store in …
Baltimore Man Faces Forgery and Theft Charges in Columbia Borough Incident Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently filed a lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE), Grand Canyon University (GCU), and Brian Mueller, the CEO of GCE and president of GCU. …
Federal Trade Commission Sues Grand Canyon Education for Deceptive Practices Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Justice Department have filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, a Texas-based developer and lender, accusing it of operating an illicit land sales …
CFPB and Justice Department Sue Texas Developer for Predatory Land Sales Scheme Targeting Hispanic Borrowers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, announced on Friday a settlement with RMC Direct Mail Services, LLC, a Florida-based marketing company. The company had allegedly been sending deceptive …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Settles with Florida Marketing Firm Over Deceptive Mailers Read More
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently finalized a new rule aimed at combating two widespread illegal tactics consumers face when purchasing a vehicle: bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. …
FTC Finalizes New Rule to Combat Auto Retail Scams, Aims to Save Consumers $3.4 Billion Annually Read More
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