The Sales Mentor:- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $960,000 in refunds to individuals deceived by a fraudulent job scheme called “The Sales Mentor.”
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According to the FTC, this scheme falsely promised participants significant earnings through telemarketing sales, but rarely delivered on these claims.
FTC’s Legal Action Against “The Sales Mentor”
In December 2023, the FTC filed a lawsuit against the operators of the scheme, accusing them of misleading consumers into paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars for telemarketing training programs that failed to fulfill their promises.
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Despite receiving FTC’s Notices of Penalty Offenses related to Money-Making Opportunities and Endorsements and Testimonials—explicitly warning that their practices were unlawful—the defendants continued to make deceptive income claims.
Settlement and Consumer Compensation
Under a settlement agreement, the defendants are now prohibited from making unsubstantiated or misleading earnings claims and are barred from misrepresenting any goods or services they sell. Additionally, they were ordered to pay funds to compensate consumers affected by their fraudulent practices.
The FTC is distributing refunds via PayPal to 8,174 individuals who were impacted by the scheme. Recipients are advised to redeem their payments within 30 days. For any questions regarding these refunds, consumers can contact the refund administrator, JND Legal Administration, at 877-930-1733, or visit the FTC’s website for answers to frequently asked questions.
Important Consumer Information
The FTC emphasizes that it never requires individuals to pay money or provide account information to receive a refund. In 2023 alone, the FTC’s enforcement actions resulted in $330 million in refunds distributed to consumers nationwide. For further details, the FTC’s interactive dashboards provide state-by-state breakdowns of refund data.
About the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission is dedicated to fostering competition, protecting consumers, and educating the public. It advises consumers to remain vigilant, as the FTC will never demand payments, issue threats, request money transfers, or promise prizes. Consumers can learn more at consumer.ftc.gov or report scams and fraudulent business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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Contact Information
For additional details on this case or the refund process, consumers can reach JND Legal Administration at the provided contact number or consult the FTC’s online resources.
