FTC Says Operators of Bogus Discount Clubs Took Tens of Millions of Dollars From Consumers' Bank Accounts Without Their Consent
August 16, 2017
August 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a group of marketers with debiting more than $40 million from consumers' bank accounts for membership in three online discount clubs they enrolled consumers in without their authorization.
According to the FTC, the defendants targeted consumers with websites and telemarketing calls that purported to offer payday or cash advance loans. Thinking . . .
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a group of marketers with debiting more than $40 million from consumers' bank accounts for membership in three online discount clubs they enrolled consumers in without their authorization.
According to the FTC, the defendants targeted consumers with websites and telemarketing calls that purported to offer payday or cash advance loans. Thinking . . .