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Watch for carbon scams – Fraser Coast Chronicle
May 19th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Watch for carbon scams Fraser Coast Chronicle Carbon price scams targeting businesses may come in a number of forms, including phone calls and fake websites seeking your personal banking details to pay a carbon tax compensation into your bank account, or to sell you fake carbon credits . avoid … Warning: Don't be duped by Carbon Tax scams Dynamic Business all 26 news articles
Carbon price scams – WA today
May 17th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Carbon price scams WA today Carbon price scams targeting businesses may come in a number of forms, including phone calls and fake websites seeking your personal banking details to pay a carbon tax compensation into your bank account, or to sell you fake carbon credits . avoid … Warning: Don't be duped by Carbon Tax scams Dynamic Business all 26 news articles
Carbon price scams – The Age
May 17th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Carbon price scams The Age Carbon price scams targeting businesses may come in a number of forms, including phone calls and fake websites seeking your personal banking details to pay a carbon tax compensation into your bank account, or to sell you fake carbon credits . avoid … Warning: Don't be duped by Carbon Tax scams Dynamic Business all 5 news articles
Carbon price scams – Sydney Morning Herald
May 17th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Carbon price scams Sydney Morning Herald Carbon price scams targeting businesses may come in a number of forms, including phone calls and fake websites seeking your personal banking details to pay a carbon tax compensation into your bank account, or to sell you fake carbon credits . and more
Tenants beware: Rental scams proliferating – OCRegister
May 4th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Tenants beware: Rental scams proliferating OCRegister He was an imposter, one of a horde of scam artists who post bogus rental ads – often promising below-market rents – then coax tenants into paying deposits up front before showing them the home. “Typically, a landlord asks for a pre-credit report,” Shaw … and more
Business scam increase – Bunbury Mail
May 4th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Business scam increase Bunbury Mail Mr Schaper visited Bunbury from Canberra on Monday to talk with Bunbury's business community about scams , carbon price claims and consumer law. The ACCC reported a 35 per cent increase in scams in 2011 compared to 2010. “ Scams are a big issue because …
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Fidelity Special Val Half-yearly Report -6- – Waste Management World
May 3rd, 2012. Published under Fraud, Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Fidelity Special Val Half-yearly Report -6- Waste Management World If you are approached about a share scam you should tell the FSA using the share fraud reporting form at www.fsa.gov.uk/ scams , where you can find out about the latest investment scams . You can also call the Consumer Helpline on 0845 606 1234.
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New York man gets prison for tri-county chimney repair scam – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com
April 17th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com New York man gets prison for tri-county chimney repair scam The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com When Carofano left the home, the couple discovered a check and credit card missing from a purse by the door. Express-Times File PhotoThe van used in the chimney scams . Carofano employed and repeated certain tricks when appearing at victims' homes, … and more
Field-day for courts as landbanking scams shut down – Mirror.co.uk (blog)
April 11th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Field-day for courts as landbanking scams shut down Mirror.co.uk (blog) But the firm, exposed here last year, was a landbanking scam and was shut down in the High Court last week after raking in over £2.6million. We told last November how a rep for the company, formerly Century Land Group, took an elderly couple for a pub …
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Watch out for this pension scam – Aol Money
April 10th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Watch out for this pension scam Aol Money There are two scams that feature a lot in this blog. One involves land or property (such as landbanking or so-called hotel schemes) and the other plays on our desire for green credentials ( carbon credit trading schemes and land purchases to “protect” …
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Now Modi govt gets it from CAG for Rs 16707 cr scam – Rediff
March 30th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Rediff Now Modi govt gets it from CAG for Rs 16707 cr scam Rediff The Comptroller and Auditor General's reports on the scams under the watch of the UPA government at the Centre are being celebrated by the BJP, but when the auditor indicts the government of its blue-eyed boy in Gujarat, the party is strangely silent. and more
EVE Evolved: Five scams to avoid – Joystiq
March 4th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
EVE Evolved: Five scams to avoid Joystiq Scammers sometimes include an item at the end of the contract that is similar to the name of the ship, such as selling a Charon freighter that turns out to be a single unit of carbon and a few freight containers. A more subtle version offers a rigged …
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e-Tips and Traps: Internet scams – Foothills Media Group
February 24th, 2012. Published under Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
e-Tips and Traps: Internet scams Foothills Media Group Some of these charlatans also used the fake money order scam as a ruse for the client to buy equipment for home offices. • A watermark of Benjamin Franklin, which is visible when held to the light. The image repeats down the left side of the money …
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eTips and Traps: How Internet scams work – New Haven Register
February 20th, 2012. Published under Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
eTips and Traps: How Internet scams work New Haven Register Some of these charlatans also used the fake money order scam as a ruse for the client to buy equipment for home offices. * A watermark of Benjamin Franklin, which is visible when held to the light. The image repeats down the left side of the money …
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Ross and John highlights – 3AW (blog)
February 13th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Ross and John highlights 3AW (blog) Time to STOP the bloody SCAM Carbon Tax.Time to STOP the LIES, SCAMS , WASTE, BLAME, BROKEN PROMISES, MANIPULATION, the … more Another Proud Aussie on Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston Rest in peace, Whitney.You brought joy to millions with your … and more
Time to embrace gay marriage? – 3AW (blog)
February 13th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Time to embrace gay marriage? 3AW (blog) Time to STOP the bloody SCAM Carbon Tax.Time to STOP the LIES, SCAMS , WASTE, BLAME, BROKEN PROMISES, MANIPULATION, the … more Another Proud Aussie on Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston Rest in peace, Whitney.You brought joy to millions with your … and more
Hudson’s tribute to Whitney Houston – 3AW (blog)
February 13th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston 3AW (blog) Time to STOP the bloody SCAM Carbon Tax.Time to STOP the LIES, SCAMS , WASTE, BLAME, BROKEN PROMISES, MANIPULATION, the … more Another Proud Aussie on Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston Rest in peace, Whitney.You brought joy to millions with your … and more
Churchill blaze was ‘accidental’ – 3AW (blog)
February 13th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Churchill blaze was 'accidental' 3AW (blog) Time to STOP the bloody SCAM Carbon Tax.Time to STOP the LIES, SCAMS , WASTE, BLAME, BROKEN PROMISES, MANIPULATION, the … more Another Proud Aussie on Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston Rest in peace, Whitney.You brought joy to millions with your … and more
Peter Harvey attacked by bulldogs – 3AW (blog)
February 13th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Peter Harvey attacked by bulldogs 3AW (blog) Time to STOP the bloody SCAM Carbon Tax.Time to STOP the LIES, SCAMS , WASTE, BLAME, BROKEN PROMISES, MANIPULATION, the … more Another Proud Aussie on Hudson's tribute to Whitney Houston Rest in peace, Whitney.You brought joy to millions with your … and more
14849% Profits in Red-Hot Penny Stocks! … Or Go Bankrupt – Investorplace.com
January 26th, 2012. Published under Fraud, Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Investorplace.com 14849% Profits in Red-Hot Penny Stocks! … Or Go Bankrupt Investorplace.com Many of these stocks trade off major exchanges like the NYSE or Nasdaq for a reason. Fraud is too common: Enron cooked the books brazenly to fool investors, but if you're a small outfit, all you have to do is come up with a few hundred grand here and …
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Top scams of 2011 in Tehama County – Red Bluff Daily News
January 14th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Top scams of 2011 in Tehama County Red Bluff Daily News The glitch was that this letter was not from the government and was from a company trying to scam people into buying an overpriced carbon monoxide detector. One woman had to go get her check out of the mailbox after she read about the scam in the … and more
No surprise: US Chamber Pushes Keystone XL Scam – It’s Getting Hot In Here
January 12th, 2012. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
No surprise: US Chamber Pushes Keystone XL Scam It’s Getting Hot In Here No, Tom, real leaders stand up to Big Oil and protect the American people from scams like Keystone XL, a fuse to the “largest carbon bomb in North America,” the Canadian tar sands. But it's no surprise, I guess, that the US Chamber of Commerce isn't … and more
Case Dismissed Against Santa Barbara Woman Accused in Money Order Scam – Noozhawk
January 5th, 2012. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Case Dismissed Against Santa Barbara Woman Accused in Money Order Scam Noozhawk Ingram said police have no information on related cases, but the fraudulent money order scam is very common in the United States. He said Nigeria is the source of many of the scams, but it's rare that the mailings come directly from that country, … and more
Nigerian Money Order Scams Hit Close to Home with Santa Barbara Arrest – Noozhawk
January 4th, 2012. Published under Fraud, Money Order Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Nigerian Money Order Scams Hit Close to Home with Santa Barbara Arrest Noozhawk Ingram said police have no information on related cases, but the fraudulent money order scam is very common in the United States. He said Nigeria is the source of many of the scams, but it's rare that the mailings come directly from that country, …
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THE DISPATCH – Columbus Dispatch
November 6th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
THE DISPATCH Columbus Dispatch If you get a call purportedly from the fire department recommending a chimney-cleaning company, it's a scam , warns the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio. The scam , which is just one of the scams working its way across central Ohio, involves con … and more
Veterans’ groups are frustrated by scams that prey on patriotism – TheDay.com
August 14th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Veterans' groups are frustrated by scams that prey on patriotism TheDay.com When he saw a man soliciting donations at a table decorated with pictures of veterans outside a Manchester grocery store recently, Rusty Meek suspected a scam . The man had no insignia for the Veterans of Foreign Wars nor the …
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Beware hot air from conmen touting carbon credit scams – Mirror.co.uk (blog)
August 3rd, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Beware hot air from conmen touting carbon credit scams Mirror.co.uk (blog) Carbon credit trading schemes. Sounds dull, but to conmen they are an exciting new way to snatch your savings. Watchdog the Financial Services Authority is getting more and more calls from … Regulator warns over carbon trading schemes Citywire.co.uk FSA issues warning over carbon credit schemes FT Adviser all 5 news articles
LSE seals £15m reporting system deal with FSA – Telegraph.co.uk
August 3rd, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Telegraph.co.uk LSE seals £15m reporting system deal with FSA Telegraph.co.uk Meanwhile, the FSA has issued its first warning about carbon credit trading scams . The City watchdog is warning retail investors about bogus firms promoting carbon credit trading schemes. The warning follows an upsurge in investors filing complaints … and more
Greenwashing: Corporations target Indian country with scams – The NarcoSphere
August 2nd, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
The NarcoSphere Greenwashing: Corporations target Indian country with scams The NarcoSphere Native Americans are now being duped into the carbon market, entering into the carbon credits scam , which allows the world's worst polluters to continue polluting. The carbon market scheme also seizes Indigenous Peoples forests and other resources …
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Costa del Sol cons and scams – Olive Press
July 24th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Costa del Sol cons and scams Olive Press One of the latest scams involves schemes to buy so-called carbon credits . These essentially use the same tactics as boiler room scams , but selling a different product. In one case, an elderly woman agreed to purchase 4000 euros worth of carbon credits …
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Carbon tax: Emissions trading – the reality. – Cumberland Courier Newspapers
July 21st, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Cumberland Courier Newspapers Carbon tax: Emissions trading – the reality. Cumberland Courier Newspapers In 2020, under the government's own forecasts, about $3.5 billion worth of carbon credits will have to be purchased from foreign carbon traders if our emissions reduction targets are to be met. As these scams show, emissions reduction can easily turn … and more
scams have started: watchdog – The Australian
July 14th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
scams have started: watchdog The Australian CRIMINALS are already trying to cash in on the carbon tax by attempting to trick pensioners into giving details of their bank accounts for a $5000 ” carbon compo” payment. Just a day after Julia Gillard declared she would not tolerate companies “ripping … and more
scams have started: watchdog – The Australian
July 14th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
scams have started: watchdog The Australian CRIMINALS are already trying to cash in on the carbon tax by attempting to trick pensioners into giving details of their bank accounts for a $5000 ” carbon compo” payment. Just a day after Julia Gillard declared she would not tolerate companies “ripping … and more
Gore launches campaign to expose ‘full truth’ behind climate change – The Hill (blog)
July 12th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Gore launches campaign to expose 'full truth' behind climate change The Hill (blog) BY Gore is a Scamster on 07/12/2011 at 10:19 The Algore stands to lose mega bucks if cap and trade isn't implemented. He should go to Alaska and pet a Polar Bear. The bear would put Algore out of our misery. BY tar ball on 07/12/2011 at 10:20 Gore … and more
Business Briefs: N. American Financial plans to go public – Winston-Salem Journal
June 25th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Business Briefs: N. American Financial plans to go public Winston-Salem Journal They operate by obtaining people's personal information, and then using it to try to trick them into paying debts they don't really owe. To report debt-collection scams, all (877) 5NO- SCAM or go to www.ncdoj.gov. and more
CROOKS STEAL BILLIONS IN TAX PAYMENT SCAM – Express.co.uk
June 4th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
CROOKS STEAL BILLIONS IN TAX PAYMENT SCAM Express.co.uk But since the crackdown fraudsters have evolved new ways to cash in on tax rebates and developed new scams , like carbon offsetting and green tax. They export and import carbon credits to claim tax rebates. Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office …
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How to Avoid Contractor Scams When Rebuilding or Remodeling – WalletPop
May 31st, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
How to Avoid Contractor Scams When Rebuilding or Remodeling WalletPop This is another sure-fire sign of a scam contractor. If you're getting money from your insurer to do home repairs or upgrades, the Federal Trade Commission suggests that you never sign your insurance check over to a contractor. …
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Refunds Totaling More Than $11.8 Million to Consumers Defrauded by Q-Ray Bracelet Scam
May 6th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission is mailing 248,931 refund checks to consumers defrauded by QT Inc., Q-Ray Company, and Bio-Metal, Inc., and their owner, Que Te Park, also known as Andrew Q. Park, who made false and misleading advertising claims that the Q-Ray bracelet provided immediate and significant pain relief and deceptively advertised their refund policy. More than $11.8 million is being returned to people who purchased the Q-Ray bracelet and filed a claim form. Purchasers will receive an average of about $47. Consumers who receive the checks should cash them by mid-June 2011. The FTC never requires consumers to pay money or provide information before redress checks can be cashed. Q-Ray consumers with questions should call the redress administrator, Analytics Inc., at 800-269-0056 or visit the FTC’s Q-Ray bracelet webpage . Source: FTC Federal Trade Commission v. QT, Inc.; Q-Ray, Company; Bio-Metal, Inc.; Que Te Park, also known as Andrew Q. Park; and Jung Joo Park (Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division) .
Report Finds 60 Percent Increase in Pharmaceutical Industry Deals That Delay Consumers’ Access to Lower-Cost Generic Drugs
May 3rd, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Pharmaceutical companies struck an unprecedented number of deals in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 in which the manufacturers of branded products paid potential generic rivals and generic companies agreed to defer the introduction of lower-cost medicines for American consumers, according to an overview of industry data released by the staff of the Federal Trade Commission . The FTC staff report found that the number of these deals skyrocketed more than 60 percent, from 19 in FY 2009 to 31 in FY 2010. Overall, the agreements reached in the latest fiscal year involved 22 different brand-name pharmaceutical products with combined annual U.S. sales of about $9.3 billion. “Collusive deals to keep generics off the market are already costing consumers and taxpayers $3.5 billion a year in higher drug prices,” said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz. “The increasing number of these deals is a win-win proposition for the pharmaceutical industry, but a lose-lose for everyone else.” Millions of Americans rely on generic drugs to make medicine affordable, and generics also help hold down costs for taxpayer-funded health programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Generic prices are typically at least 20 to 30 percent less than the name-brand drugs, and in some cases are up to 90 percent cheaper. In recent years, certain brand-name companies have paid generic challengers to settle their patent challenges and delay the introduction of lower-cost medicines. An FTC staff study has found that such settlements that include a payment delay generic entry by 17 months longer on average than those that do not include a payment. The FTC has challenged a number of these patent settlement agreements in court, contending that they are anticompetitive and violate U.S. antitrust laws. The agency also has supported legislation in Congress that would prohibit settlements that increase the cost of prescription drugs. Source: FTC
FTC Sends Refund Checks to Victims of Wal-Mart Shopping Spree Scam
April 29th, 2011. Published under Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
This week, an administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission began mailing checks to more than 172,000 consumers nationwide who were defrauded by a scam in which consumers were falsely promised free gifts such as shopping sprees, movie passes, and gas vouchers and wrongfully paid monthly fees for “program memberships” in discount buying and travel clubs. Consumers who were victims of the “Wal-Mart Shopping Spree” scam will receive a total of more than $3 million in refunds. These are legitimate checks, and the FTC urges consumers to cash them. In this 2008 case, known as Universal Premium Services, Inc. , the court banned Brian K. McGregor, the architect of the scheme, from telemarketing and selling program memberships. McGregor and Membership Services Direct, Inc., also known as Continuity Partners, Inc., were ordered to pay $28.2 million. The amount of money consumers receive from the redress administrator will vary, depending on how much they lost in the scam. The average check will be for about $18 per consumer. The redress administrator will mail checks directly to eligible consumers. The refund checks must be cashed within 60 days of receipt, or they will become void. Consumers should call 1-866-783-5589 with any questions or click on the Internet link here . The FTC never requires the payment of money up front, or the provision of additional information, before consumers cash refund checks issued to them. Source: FTC Federal Trade Commission, Plaintiff, v. UNIVERSAL PREMIUM SERVICES, INC., a California corporation (also known as Premier Benefits Inc.); CONSUMER REWARD NETWORK , INC., a California corporation; STAR COMMUNICATIONS LLC, a California limited liability company; MEMBERSHIP SERVICES DIRECT, INC., a Nevada corporation (also known as Continuity Partners, Inc.); CONNECT2USA, INC., a Nevada corporation; BRIAN K. MACGREGOR; HARIJINDER SIDHU; JOSEPH F. LAROSA, JR.; PRANOT SANGPRASIT; WILLIAM THOMAS HEICHERT; MICHAEL HOWARD CUSHING; PAUL P. TOSI.; MANH D. CAO; Midwest Properties, Inc. and Christine MacGregor, Defendants. (United States District Court Central District of California) Civil Action No.: CV06 0849; FTC Matter No.: 052 3153
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Buyer beware: The Proactive Investors guide to the City’s most devious scams – Proactive Investors UK
April 24th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Proactive Investors UK Buyer beware: The Proactive Investors guide to the City's most devious scams Proactive Investors UK They may have ended up with something that they will never be able to get rid of because the shares trade about twice a year. And what about that 100pc rise in the share price just before the unsuspecting victim of the scam bought into the company? … and more
Bud Hibbs Wants Your Junk Debt Buyer Affidavits from Debt Collection Lawsuits
April 23rd, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Scams. No Comments.
Bud Hibbs is attempting to collect affidavits to show that junk debt buyers engage in signing documents where they claim to have firsthand knowledge of the accounts and that these affidavits are routinely
Maker of Rascal Scooters to Pay $100,000 for Violating Do Not Call Law
April 21st, 2011. Published under Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
Called Consumers on Registry Using Phone Numbers Gathered From Sweepstakes Entry Forms The manufacturer of Rascal Scooters, used by disabled and senior consumers with limited mobility, will pay $100,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it illegally called millions of consumers who had chosen to avoid unwanted telemarketing calls by listing their phone numbers on the national Do Not Call Registry. The FTC alleges the firm illegally used phone numbers gathered from sweepstakes entry forms to contact consumers whose numbers are on the Registry. The FTC’s complaint charges scooter manufacturer Electric Mobility Corporation and its owner Michael Flowers with making more than three million illegal sales calls since 2003 to consumers on the Do Not Call Registry who had entered the company’s “Win a Free Rascal” sweepstakes. According to the FTC, in small print under the part of the sweepstakes form provided for the entrant’s phone number, EMC reminded consumers to list their numbers so the company could contact them if they were “the next lucky winner.” EMC encourages consumers to enter its sweepstakes through direct mailing, newspapers, and television advertisements. The FTC charged that its conduct violated both the FTC Act and the Do Not Call provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule. The FTC’s Telemarketing Sales Rule allows a company to call a consumer on the Do Not Call Registry for up to 18 months if it has an “established business relationship” with the consumer and he or she has not asked the firm to stop calling. However, under the Rule, a company may not rely on a completed sweepstakes entry form to establish a business relationship with a consumer. In fact, the FTC consistently has said that simply obtaining a consumer’s phone number – as EMC did with its sweepstakes – does not establish a relationship that would exempt it from the Do Not Call rules. The order settling the FTC’s charges bars EMC from using sweepstakes entries as the basis for claiming an established business relationship with any consumer. The order also includes monitoring and reporting requirements to ensure that EMC complies with its terms. In addition, the order imposes civil penalties against both EMC and Flowers for their alleged violation of the FTC Act. Flowers will pay $100,000, and EMC is subject to a $2 million penalty, which is suspended based on its inability to pay. If EMC is found to have misrepresented its financial condition, the full penalty will become due immediately. Source: FTC United States of America, Plaintiff, v. Electric Mobility Corporation, doing business as Rascal Scooters, and Michael J. Flowers, individually and as an officer of Electric Mobility Corporation, Defendants (United States District Court for the District of New Jersey) Case No. 1:11-cv-02218-RMB-KMW
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Announcement of Filing a Class Action Lawsuit Against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC for Alleged Violations of The Telephone Consumer Protection Act
April 19th, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Scams. No Comments.
The law firms of Turner Law Offices, LLC and Arcadier & Associates, P.A. have filed a Class Action lawsuit against Defendant Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (“PRA”) in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida on behalf of all persons in the State of Florida who, since February 18, 2011, received a non-emergency telephone call from PRA to a cellular telephone through the use of an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice and who did not provide prior express consent for such calls during the transaction that resulted in the debt owed. The action is captioned Karen Harvey et al. v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, and is numbered 6:11-CV-00582. The law firms of Turner Law Offices, LLC and Arcadier & Associates, P.A. have filed a Class Action lawsuit against Defendant Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (“PRA”) in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida on behalf of all persons in the State of Florida who, since February 18, 2011, received a non-emergency telephone call from PRA to a cellular telephone through the use of an automatic telephone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice and who did not provide prior express consent for such calls during the transaction that resulted in the debt owed. The action is captioned Karen Harvey et al. v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, and is numbered 6:11-CV-00582. According to the Complaint, PRA violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) by using automatic dialing systems and/or an artificial or prerecorded voice to contact cell phone users about purported debts without their prior consent. As described in the Complaint, Ms. Harvey, the named plaintiff in the action, was repeatedly contacted since February 18, 2011 on her cell phone about a purported credit card debt. The plaintiff never consented to those calls, nor did she provide PRA with her telephone number. Under the TCPA, PRA could be ordered to pay attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses and costs of the lawsuit, and statutory damages of $500 for each negligent violation, and/or $1,500 for each knowing and/or willing violation. According to the Complaint, the potential Class Members are estimated to number in the tens of thousands. Additionally, the complaint alleges collective damages exceeding five million dollars ($5,000,000). The Attorneys who have filed the lawsuit have significant experience litigating high profile and collective action cases on behalf of consumers and plaintiffs. Henry A. Turner , Esq., MBA from Turner Law Offices, LLC concentrating in consumer rights litigation, is a trial attorney with twenty years of experience and has been successful in recovering millions of dollars for consumers including a $2,950,000 Class Action Settlement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. in a case involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Martin K. O’Toole et al. v. Pitney Bowes, Inc.; United State District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; Case No. 1:08-CV-1645. Maurice Arcadier , Esq., MBA from Arcadier and Associates, P.A. is also an experienced trial attorney with 14 years of experience and board certified by the Florida Bar. Mr. Arcadier likewise brings class action experience and is currently co-counsel in a high profile collective action case against Florida Power and Light , Romero v. Florida Power and Light Company, Case No.: 6:09-cv-1401, in the Middle District of Florida. Indeed, with the combined experience, background and resources of the Turner Law Office and Arcadier and Associates, many consumers in Georgia and Florida may receive protection from the unsolicited calls as well as $1,500.00 for each call they received. If there are any consumers who likewise have received unsolicited calls, they may contact any of the attorneys below. While the cases only address claims in Georgia and Florida at this time, the alleged violations may be occurring nationwide and any consumer who is experiencing the type of calls described above from Portfolio Recovery or other debt collectors are encouraged to contact the law offices below or an attorney of your choosing. For further information please contact: Henry A. Turner, Esq., MBA TURNER LAW OFFICES, LLC 403 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030 (404) 261-7787 hturner(at)tloffices(dot)com http://www.tloffices.com or Maurice Arcadier, Esq., MBA ARCADIER AND ASSOCIATES, P.A. 2815 W. New Haven, #304 Melbourne, Fl. 32904 T: 321-953-5998 F: 321-953-6075 arcadier(at)wamalaw(dot)com http://www.wamalaw.com
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Regulators Seeks to Halt 10 Operators of Fake News Sites from Making Deceptive Claims About Acai Berry Weight Loss Products
April 19th, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting federal courts to temporarily halt the allegedly deceptive tactics of 10 operations using fake news websites to market acai berry weight-loss products.
Your Tax Dollars at Work–TSA Caught Fondling 6 Year Old Little Girl
April 13th, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
For me this is the last straw. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has gone too far and I dare them, the department of homeland security or anyone else to stifle my thoughts and opinions of this outrage. I have a daughter. While she is an adult now if what I am about to share had happened to her, I would not have stood by and let it happen. I am a real guy and it takes a lot to affect me emotionally, what the TSA did to a six year old little girl has me choked up and almost to the point of tears. The more I think about the incident the angrier I get. FACT: The TSA has not to date ever stopped a terrorist action. Yet the continue to harass and embarrass U.S. citizens without any probable cause. Children being are being groped, breast cancer survivors are being subjected to routines normally reserved for criminals. Guess what… Your hard earned tax dollars are being spent on this useless arbitrage against citizens of this country. Call your congresspersons and other leaders and demand that the Transportation and their porno-scanners be abolished. You can bet as long as there is breath in my body I will campaign to end the TSA’s activities.
Oil and Gasoline Market Manipulators, Beware the FTC and CFTC Are Coming For You
April 12th, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
As part of their ongoing efforts to keep markets that they oversee open and fair for American consumers, the Federal Trade Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced that they signed an agreement to foster further cooperation between the two agencies by helping them share nonpublic information. The FTC and CFTC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will facilitate sharing of non-public information on investigations being conducted by the agencies, including investigations into the oil and gasoline markets. The agreement will help the FTC enforce its petroleum market manipulation rule , which prohibits fraudulent manipulation of U.S. petroleum markets. Information-sharing also will help the CFTC in exercising its authority to pursue manipulation in the oil markets. “It is important for regulators to share information to be able to pursue market manipulation wherever it arises,” CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler said. “I thank Chairman Leibowitz and the staff of the FTC for their work on this MOU and look forward to partnering with them in ensuring the integrity of the oil markets.” “With gasoline prices on the rise, we are committed to doing all we can to ensure that petroleum markets are competitive,” said FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz. “Competition works to keep prices lower, and this MOU improves the ability of the FTC and CFTC to take action if and when we find market manipulation. I’d like to thank our CFTC partners for helping to improve the already excellent communication between our two agencies.” Both the FTC and CFTC have authorities to take legal action to stop fraud-based manipulation of the petroleum markets. In addition, the CFTC has exclusive jurisdiction to regulate exchanges, clearing organizations and intermediaries in the U.S. futures industry. The MOU will further facilitate information sharing between the FTC and CFTC on regulatory issues of common interest, such as manipulation of oil and gasoline markets. At the same time, the agreement states that the FTC and CFTC take all necessary steps to ensure that the confidentiality of this nonpublic information is maintained. It also provides that the agreement does not modify the agencies’ current abilities, responsibilities, or obligations to comply with existing laws or regulations, including the FTC’s confidentiality obligations under the premerger laws. Both the FTC and the CFTC votes were unanimous in approving the MOU. It became effective when it was signed, and will remain in effect until it is terminated by either the FTC or CFTC. The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them.
Regulators Collect $2.2 Million from Kirkland Young LLC, Bans them From Mortgage Relief Business
April 11th, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
Under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, two companies and three individuals are banned from the mortgage relief services business and must relinquish $2.2 million in assets for consumer refunds. The action is part of the FTC’s ongoing effort to stop scams that target financially strapped homeowners seeking mortgage relief. In November 2009, the FTC alleged that Kirkland Young LLC and its manager, David Botton, misrepresented themselves as consumer mortgage lenders, servicers, or their affiliates, and falsely promised they would modify consumers’ loans and make their mortgage payments more affordable. The court halted the operations and froze the defendants’ assets pending resolution of the case. The following month, the FTC added Botton’s sister, April Botton Krawiecki; their father, Samy Botton; and Attorney Aid LLC as defendants. In addition to banning the defendants from selling mortgage relief services, the settlement announced today permanently prohibits them from misleading consumers about financial-related goods and services, such as misrepresenting loan or refund terms, affiliation with any person or government entity, and the ability to improve someone’s credit history. The settlement bars the defendants from selling or otherwise disclosing customers’ personal information, enforcing contracts with mortgage relief clients, and violating the Telemarketing Sales Rule. The settlement imposes a $6.1 million judgment that will be suspended when Samy Botton has paid $300,000; David Botton has surrendered certain assets, including a condo, a car, and a boat; April Botton Krawiecki has surrendered a condo; and Kirkland Young LLC and Attorney Aid LLC have surrendered all of their assets, worth $2.2 million. The FTC recently issued the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule , which bans providers of mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification services from collecting fees until homeowners have a written offer from their lender or servicer that they decide is acceptable. Because the defendants’ claims predated the Rule, the FTC did not allege any violations of the Rule in this case. The Commission vote approving the proposed consent order was 5-0. It is subject to court approval. The FTC filed the proposed consent order in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The FTC acknowledges the assistance of the Offices of Attorney General in Florida and Ohio in this matter. Click here for facts about how consumers can help save their home from foreclosure and avoid scams. Source: FTC Federal Trade Commission v. Kirkland Young, LLC, a limited liability company, David Botton, individually and as a manager of Kirkland Young, LLC. (United States District Court Southern District of Florida) Civil Action No. 09-CV-23507 FTC File No. 092 3162
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MPs debate Easter Adjournment (Work and Pensions) – DeHavilland (press release) (subscription)
April 6th, 2011. Published under Political Scams, Scams. No Comments.
MPs debate Easter Adjournment (Work and Pensions) DeHavilland (press release) (subscription) When we get these phishing e-mails or scams , most of us do nothing about them; we just delete them. Those of us who are-if I can use this word-sophisticated enough to recognise a scam when we see it should do more than just delete them, however. … and more
Debt Collector West Asset Management to Pay a Record 2.8 Million for Abusing Consumers
March 16th, 2011. Published under Business Scams, Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
A leading debt collection company has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $2.8 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that its aggressive collection techniques violated federal law. As part of its efforts to protect consumers affected by the struggling economy, the FTC alleged that West Asset Management, Inc. violated the FTC Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. According to the FTC’s complaint , thousands of consumer complaints have been filed against West Asset Management Inc., which employs 1,500 debt collectors in 13 states and one offshore location. West Asset Management debt collectors allegedly violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by calling consumers multiple times each day, often regarding accounts that did not belong to them, and sometimes using rude and abusive language. The FTC further charged that West Asset Management also illegally disclosed the existence of consumers’ debts to third parties and ignored consumers’ written demands that West Asset Management stop calling them. The company also allegedly withdrew funds from consumers’ bank accounts or charged their credit cards without consent and falsely claimed that consumers would be sued, arrested, or have their property seized for nonpayment of their debt. In addition, the FTC alleged that West Asset Management falsely claimed that partial payments would be accepted as full settlement on accounts and that negative information would stay on consumers’ credit reports until debts were paid. According to the complaint, West Asset Management has collected on more than 24 million accounts on behalf of clients in the healthcare, telecommunications, consumer credit, and government service industries. The settlement imposes a $2.8 million civil penalty, which is the largest civil penalty obtained by the FTC in a debt collection case. The settlement order permanently prohibits West Asset from using false, deceptive or unfair debt collection tactics, including: Misrepresenting itself as a law firm or that its collectors are attorneys; Misrepresenting that debtors will be arrested or have their property seized if they don’t pay; Threatening actions that would be illegal, or actions that the company has no intention of taking; Making false statements to collect a debt or obtain information about a consumer; Withdrawing funds from consumers’ bank accounts or charging their credit cards without their consent; Depositing postdated checks before the date on the check, or threatening to do so; Revealing to third parties that a consumer owes a debt; Asking a third party for a consumer’s location information more than once without the third party’s consent or a reasonable belief that the person’s earlier response was wrong or incomplete and that the person now has correct location information; Calling consumers before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., or at their workplace; Communicating with a consumer after receiving written notice that the consumer refuses to pay or wants the collector to stop calling; and Using obscene or profane language, or harassing consumers with repeated phone calls. Source: FTC United States of America, Plaintiff, v. West Asset Management, Inc., Defendant (United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia) Case No. 1:11-cv-0746 File No. 0723006
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