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Troth Solutions

The operators of a tech support scam that did business under Troth Solutions and other names settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they tricked consumers into believing their computers were infected with viruses and malware, and then charged them hundreds of dollars for unnecessary repairs. 

Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
172 3018
X170034
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