FTC Cracks Down on Amazon Automation Scammers: Death Threats Over Negative Reviews! 💰

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Summary:

  1. FTC’s New Target
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against automation companies, specifically Ascend Ecom, for allegedly defrauding consumers of at least $25 million through false promises and deceptive marketing.

  2. Threats to Customers
    In a chilling case, a consumer named Jamaal Sanford received a death threat via email demanding he remove a negative review. The email contained personal information, making the threat particularly alarming.

  3. False Promises of Income
    Ascend Ecom promised clients the chance to earn thousands in “passive income” by managing Amazon storefronts on their behalf. Sanford invested $35,000 but failed to recover his funds, leading to financial distress.

  4. Legal Violations
    The FTC’s lawsuit accuses Ascend of violating federal laws by making misleading claims about earnings and retaliating against customers who posted honest reviews.

  5. Seeking Justice
    The FTC aims to provide monetary relief to affected customers and prevent Ascend Ecom from conducting business in the future.

Read more at: CNBC | FTC Press Release