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FTC Sues E-Commerce Firm for Deceptive Income Scheme

3/18/2025

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The FTC has launched a lawsuit against an e-commerce company accused of scamming customers with a deceptive "passive income" scheme, luring them with promises of returns surpassing stock market profits. Many consumers invested between $45,000 and $75,000, only to face financial ruin and debt, while the company allegedly misrepresented its AI technology and intimidated those requesting refunds.

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The FTC has launched a lawsuit against an e-commerce company accused of scamming customers with a deceptive "passive income" scheme, luring them with promises of returns surpassing stock market profits. Many consumers invested between $45,000 and $75,000, only to face financial ruin and debt, while the company allegedly misrepresented its AI technology and intimidated those requesting refunds.