FTC Action Leads to Lifetime Ban for Skin Cream Marketer Who Charged Consumers Millions in Junk Fees

Consumers who bought the products were not aware that they would later be charged the full price for the products and a recurring monthly charge.

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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/10/ftc-action-leads-lifetime-ban-skin-cream-marketer-who-charged-consumers-millions-junk-feeshttps://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/10/ftc-action-leads-lifetime-ban-skin-cream-marketer-who-charged-consumers-millions-junk-fees
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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Douglas v. U.S. District Court ex rel Talk America, Judgement, Pai, Retirement, Commission, Disclosure, Blog, District, District court, Consumer protection, News, Social media, Insurance
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UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO
Summary
Key Points: 
  • Consumers who bought the products were not aware that they would later be charged the full price for the products and a recurring monthly charge.
  • The FTC also alleged that Pai created hundreds of shell companies to facilitate payment processing for the scam.
  • The relinquished assets will be used by the FTC to provide refunds to consumers harmed by the scam.
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