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The Federal Trade Commission announced that it sent out refund checks in three consumer cases in July.
American Student Loan Consolidators Refunds
The FTC is sending out more than $1 million in checks to those individuals taken in by a student loan debt relief scam. In total, 41,048 refund checks are being sent out. Each check is worth between $10 and $27.03, and will go to those who lost money in the scam.
The FTC accused American Student Loan Consolidators, United Processing Center and others of falsely stating that they would forgive students loans, lower a debtor’s monthly payments or lower their interest rates. According to the FTC, the company would charge consumers hundreds of dollars in fees for student loan assistance, but then not provide the promised help.
Allegedly, the company falsely told debtors that they were affiliated with loan services and the U.S. Department of of Education.
The FTC advises individuals who receive a refund check from the American Student Loan Consolidators refund to cash it within 90 days, as it will become invalidated after that point.
Consumers with questions about the American Student Loan Consolidators refunds are invited to call Rust Consulting at 1-877-251-1450 for more information.
Helping America Group Refunds
The FTC has announced that it is sending out $16 million in the form of 27,083 checks to those individuals harmed by a debt relief scam allegedly perpetrated by the Helping America Group.
The FTC filed claims against the organization accusing it of falsely advertising to consumers that the company would help with debt. Allegedly, the organization promised to dismiss, pay or settle debt on behalf of consumers.
According to the FTC, the company would charge hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars a month for the debt relief services that turned out to be bogus. The company did not relieve consumer debt as promised, and instead took advantage of desperate consumers for its own profit.
Allegedly, consumers were left on their own to discover they were still in debt, their credit was lowered and, in some cases, their accounts were in default.
The FTC advises individuals who receive a check from the Helping America Group refund to cash it within 90 days, as it will become invalidated after that point.
Consumers with questions about the Helping America Group refunds are invited to call JND Legal Administration at 1-833-928-2567.
Corporate Compliance Services Refunds
The FTC is sending out more than $1 million to consumers affected by a Corporate Compliance Services scheme. This money will be sent out in the form of 26,817 refund checks worth $40.80 each.
In this deceptive scheme lawsuit, the FTC was joined by the Florida Office for the Attorney General and the Texas Office of the Attorney General.
The FTC and the two attorneys general accused Corporate Compliance Services of impersonating government agencies by sending out mailers that look like governmental invoices selling labor law posters.
Allegedly, these fraudulent mailers were sent to businesses and tricked them into thinking that they needed to pay a fine.
The FTC and the attorneys general say the posters are misleading and falsely claimed the businesses must pay $84 to be in compliance with posting regulations. Allegedly, the mailers read “failure to comply with posting regulations can lead to fines of up to $17,000.”
The FTC advises individuals who receive a refund check from the Corporate Compliance Services refund to cash it within 60 days, as it will become invalidated after that point.
Consumers with questions about the Corporate Compliance Services refunds are invited to call Rust Consulting at 1-877-874-5786 for more information.
The FTC aims to protect consumers from a range of scams that might harm them financially. Consumers should be on the lookout for potential scams.
These scams may come in the from of robocall advertisements, spam emails, mailers and websites offering bogus services. Doing your research is important to understanding the nature of an offer and determining if there are hidden costs or catches, or if the company is not being truthful.
In many cases, it may be possible to determine the source of a potential scam.
For instance, if you receive a notice from an entity that looks like a government agency, visit the agency’s website to determine if the information is available on the site or reach out to an official contact to verify information before sending money.
Currently, the FTC and the Justice Department are cracking down on scams related to the coronavirus, as scammers try to capitalize on the public’s fears by peddling bogus COVID-19 cures, fake vaccines, and other useless products.
Did you receive a refund check from the FTC? Let us know in the comments below.
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22 thoughts onFTC Refund Checks | July 2020
Ms. Ward,
Also write your Senator’s and Congress representatives in your State and district where you reside. It does not matter your political position, they represent you. Giving them permission to look into this for you in behalf of your son. They should write a letter inform them about this. Any Agency will give these represenatives answer very quickly. They have priority before all others with a response. It also puts them in the spot light to resolve this matter. Send them copies of everything too. I hope this will help also. If the US Department of Treasure knows that these officials are involved, that should help get a quicker response and help resolve this matter.
Ms. Ward,
Also write your Senator’s and Congress representatives in your State and district where you reside. It d is es not matter your political position, they represent you. Giving them permission to look into this for you in behalf of your son. They should write a letter inform them about this. Any Agency will give these represenatives answer very quickly. They have priority before all others with a response. It also puts them in the spot light to resolve this matter. Send them copies of everything too. I hope this will help also. If the US Department of Treasure knows that these officials are involved, that should help get a quicker response and help resolve this matter.
Ms. Ward,
Contact the United State Department of Treasury. Show them copies of how you been perusing this money for your son over the time period that this has been happening to you. It is illegal for someone to use someone Social Security benefits that is not for the benefit of the child or a person”s benefit that they are entitled to those benefits. You will have to show that you been trying to persue in collecting these funds for your son. If you are the represenative payee then you are able to act in your son behalf. You should have been also receiving a form every so often asking you to report to Social Security Office how the money was spent in your son’s behalf. Example cost for helping to provide a home for him to live in. Food, clothes, cost for anything pertaining to your son’s education etc. I am not an Attorney, but I know by experience. The key is to list all the places and time line that you have been trying to persue and correct this matter. Remember if it is not in writing it never happened. You need to notify them in writing by certified mail with sign receipt requested back to you, as proof. You will have to provide copies of your records, police report all letters to and from everyone that you contacted about this matter. Never ever give your original paper work. They will investigate and they will tract down the individual’s who has done this. Plus they are the ones who can reissue payment to you for the benefits that are owed to your son. That is my understanding. I hope this helps and works for you and your son. God Bless. Another Mom who understands.
Add my husband Corby Rhyne
I haven’t received my ck yet .
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I got fraud by Comerica bank and direct express. Already reported that to many companies for fraud. I will keep it up until I get my refund back. Got scammed by Amazon they gift cards and want my money back in a check thru the mail.
Thanks.
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ADD YOU TO WHAT? it’s an article about a settlement that’s long since closed and is now being paid. Besides, NOBODY IS ADDING YOU TO A LAWSUIT just because you write “add me” in an article comment.
There is a typo from this website regarding the Google class action suit. Rodriguez et al. vs Google is Case #5:20-cv-4688. I have obtained the suit documents from the law firm, and the number 5:20-cv-4688 is what the documents reflect. Please change this as soon as you have available.
I have to ask if I could get help in this situation that was caused long ago by Direct Express Mastercard card services Comerica Bank and also the fraud department I have been going in circles because of these people and I am sick and tired I’ve done about everything I can do I have proof that I kept and this is a situation that should have never happened and it’s not my fault for this happening at all and I am tired and I really need to talk to somebody about being frauded big time this is for my son for I applied for my son for SSI benefits and the year 2006 I had moved to Pennsylvania and had the transfer to Pennsylvania he was awarded his SSI and the year of 2008 I have the award letter but he never got his award amount never got any of the benefits and make this more clear I never applied for the Direct Express Card MasterCard card services and never did Social Security reach out and stay that they were sending his benefits on a Direct Express Mastercard card service I didn’t know anyting but I will tell you I have gone through the hoops with Social Security telling me that I had to go through Comerica Bank to get my son’s money back Social Security will not help me in this matter that’s my home office would not help me this is fraud I reported fraud and I get treated as dirt from these companies I have my proof and I have the bank statements to prove and plus I also have social securities statement of what they sent out and I’m telling you this is one mess I’m tired of the BS I have talked to many people I know who I talk to and they do nothing I have done disputes they done nothing but say they can’t do it because it’s old I do not care how old this is and not being aware of what they were doing and never informed me of my son getting his award money from SSI in his benefits caused this Direct Express card to go in the hands of a fraudster that use the card for their own Twisted purpose Federal money and you tell me but they won’t do a thing Social Security I’m very disappointed within Social Security I’m disappointed with the whole mess I want to find a way to get my son’s money back to him this is gone on way too long and I’m being bullshitted along the way and that was my son’s money and he was entitled to it at that time and I have it stolen is not right I have I had reported this to the police went to the police office and he gave me a card and told me what to do I have made a complaint to the attorney general in Pennsylvania they have an unfiled they told me to find an attorney fine where do I start finding an attorney I don’t have tons of money to throw on a lawsuit I want my son’s money back I shouldn’t have to go through this garbage but since they want to be this way and not do as they’re supposed should have done in the game say played in which I know they have thinking they’re going to get away with giving me Comerica Bank having someone filed a dispute and it was not me the second dispute I have the paper trying to give me $100 that ain’t right they know that they owe my son and I know what they owe my son for he should have had his award money puts his benefit money as long as that car was being used by a thief that was drawing funds out of the bank import card that me and my son never had and never even signed up for at the time and not being told that they were sending this card by Social Security there was no letters there was no phone calls and all I could get from Social Security is you knew and I did not know what kind of BS is this I’m sorry I’m going off but you don’t understand I’m tired of games and I’m really sick of not getting anywhere to get my son’s money back that belongs to him I’m tired of the games that been played trying to work things out did not help and they did not help they just make the problem worse by not doing what they should have died by giving his money back to him but no they want to make this hard. Can anybody help me and my son out that’s what I need to know is there an attorney to a class action lawsuit that can help I am not the only victim out there they are as many of them from the Direct Express Mastercard card services and we are all tired and being put through the hoops and this is ridiculous. Thank you so much I just need to find help
OMG! Somebody PLEASE help this poor woman and her child! After reading her story, I am exhausted for her. I don’t know her, but, my heart is breaking because of her situation. Please help Katherine! Make her top priority. I’ve never heard such a mess. I feel You Katherine, unfortunately, I have no authority in any of these matters. God Bless You and Your Son!
Contact the United State Department of Treasury. Show them copies of how you been perusing this money for you son over the time period that this has been happening to you. It is illegal for someone to use someone Social Security benefits that is not for the benefit of the child. You will have to show that you been trying to persue in collecting these funds for your son. If you are the represenative payee then you are able to act in your son behalf. You should have been also receiving a form every so often asking you to report to Social Security Office how the money was spent in your son’s behalf. Example cost for helping to provide a home for him to live in. Food, clothes etc. I am not an Attorney, but I know by experience. The key is to list all the places and time line that you have been trying to persue and correct this matter. You will have to provide copies of your records, never ever give your original paper work. Make a list of everyone you wrote to or received conformation from them about this matter. They will investigate and they will tract down the individual’s who hff a ssf done this. Plus they are the ones who can reissue payment to you for the funds owed to your son. That is my understanding. I hope this helps and works for you and your son. God Bless. Another Mkm who understands.
I’m on SSI and I have the Direct Express Debit Card and someone claimed me and shouldn’t have.its Fraud.so when will I get my first stimulas payment