Imperial Valley News Center
FTC Returns More than $1 Million to Victims of Bobby J. Robinson’s Work-at-Home Scheme
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- Written by IVN
Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission is mailing checks totaling nearly $1.1 million to 87,256 consumers who paid for work-at-home opportunities based on the allegedly deceptive advertising practices of Bob Robinson, LLC and other related defendants. The defendants operated under various brand names, including Work At Home EDU, Work At Home Program, Work At Home Ecademy, Work At Home University, Work At Home Revenue, and Work at Home Institute.
A refreshing reward
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- Written by John Grimaldi
Schuyler, Nebraska - Two guys got up early one morning recently to clean up after Platte River floodwaters near Schuyler, receded recently. And, as fate would have it, they were well rewarded at the end of a hard day’s work, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.
The Avant settlement: New financial platforms, established consumer protections
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- Written by Leslie Fair - FTC
Washington, DC - “There is nothing new under the sun.” It’s from the Book of Ecclesiastes and who are we to disagree? So even when innovative products enter the market – for example, new platforms offering financial services – fundamental consumer protection principles remain constant. And as the FTC’s $3.85 million settlement with Avant, LLC, demonstrates, that includes representations and practices related to online lending.
San Leandro Resident Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Bank Robbery
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San Francisco, California - Phillip LeBlanc was sentenced Wednesday to 48 months in prison for committing three bank robberies, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett. The sentenced was handed down by the Hon. Maxine M. Chesney, Senior U.S. District Judge.
Sacramento Man Sentenced to over 2 Years for Obstruction of Justice and Perjury
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Sacramento, California - Joseph Woloszyn, 33, of Sacramento, was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to two years and three months in prison for obstruction of justice and perjury, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
Madera Pharmacist Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges
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Fresno, California - A Madera pharmacist and two others were arrested Tuesday in connection with a conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and hydrocodone, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced.
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