FTC-PR-241104-2 (11-04-24) (FTC-PR-2411) FTC Takes Action Against Phantom Debt Collector That Collected Millions In Bogus Debt From Consumers – Federal court temporarily halts operations while lawsuit proceeds Excerpt: The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a Georgia-based debt collector that tricked consumers into paying more than $7.6 million in bogus debt by threatening them with […]
Day: November 4, 2024
FTC-PR-241104-1 (11-04-24) (FTC-PR-2411) FTC Sends More Than $17 Million to Consumers Harmed by Brigit’s Deceptive Claims, Junk Fees, and Confusing Cancellation Process Excerpt: The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $17 million in refunds to consumers harmed by online cash advance provider Brigit, which the agency says deceived consumers with false promises of “instant” […]