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Disabled Police and Sheriffs Foundation, Inc.

The operators of two purported sham charities have agreed to settle charges by the FTC and the AGs of Missouri and Florida that they deceived donors with false claims that their organizations helped disabled police officers and military veterans. The operators of both schemes are permanently banned from charitable solicitations or otherwise working for charities.

Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
172 3128

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
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Sep18

Fighting Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft in Wisconsin

Join the Federal Trade Commission for a free, one-hour webinar to learn about the top scams reported in Wisconsin and get tips to help people in your community avoid scams, protect their identity and...
Jun25

Decrypting Cryptocurrency Scams

As consumer interest in cryptocurrencies like bitcoin has grown, scammers have reportedly become more active in this area. Reported scams include deceptive investment and business opportunities, bait...