The Federal Trade Commission has temporarily shut down a company it claims billed consumers to the tune of $25 million without their consent. According to the FTC, the money was taken from bank and credit card holders. In a press release, the FTC says there were tens of thousands of complaints about a company called Ideal Financial Solutions. They say the company used more than 200 internet domain names and used identity-hiding services.
They say the company targeted vulnerable people, usually charging them about $30 for services they didn't get. They're not sure how Ideal Financial Solutions got the account numbers, but most victims had applied for payday loans through the internet.
Other companies named in the complaint are: Fund Assur, Debt2Wealth and Avanix.
So what can you do if you suspect you may have been a victim? Go back and look at credit card and debit statements dating back to January 2009, and look at charges to financial services that just don't make sense to you.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:42 GMT
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:03 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:03:25 GMT
We all get excited about leaving town and going on vacation, so we tend to tell everyone about it. But, a word of caution before spreading the good news.
We all get excited about leaving town and going on vacation, so we tend to tell everyone about it. But, a word of caution before spreading the good news.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:13 AM EDT2013-06-17 11:13:04 GMT
Pomegranate juice has been sold as a real 'cure-all' over the last couple of years. But in a decision made this month, the FTC has ordered at least one manufacturer to back off on its strong health claims.
Pomegranate juice has been sold as a real 'cure-all' over the last couple of years. But in a decision made this month, the Federal Trade Commission has ordered at least one manufacturer to back off some pretty strong health claims.
Friday, June 14 2013 8:56 AM EDT2013-06-14 12:56:09 GMT
Retailers got the go-ahead to pass along some extra charges to you, but not without some rules attached. You might not have noticed them just yet, but you should be on the lookout.
Retailers got the go-ahead to pass along some extra charges to you, but not without some rules attached. You might not have noticed them just yet, but you should be on the lookout.
