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Investigates April 21, 2020

SEC orders three investment advisory firms to return money to investors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered three investment advisory firms to reimburse investors harmed by their inadequate disclosure practices. According to the SEC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith,…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
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Investigates April 20, 2020
FTC stops false claims that Isoprex is a “miracle” supplement for older adults

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stopped a Florida-based company from making false claims that its Isoprex supplement is…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates April 16, 2020
FTC, DOJ vow to protect front line workers against anti-competitive practices in the labor market

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) vowed to protect front line workers and…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates April 15, 2020
SEC files lawsuit against former financial services executive for allegedly arranging bribery

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against a former financial services company executive who allegedly…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates April 13, 2020
FTC sends refunds to victims of “risk-free” trial marketing scheme

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the victims of deceptive “free” or “risk-free” trial marketing scheme will…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates April 8, 2020
Cantor Fitzgerald to pay $3.2 million to settle SEC violations related to its blue sheets submissions

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., a global financial services firm, agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle the charges…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates April 8, 2020
Wilmington NC Police investigating shootings, stabbing

The Wilmington Police Department in North Carolina is investigating two incidents of shootings and a stabbing that occurred…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates April 7, 2020
Tapplock settles FTC complaint over its false advertising of its smart locks

Tapplock, a Canadian Internet of Things (IoT) company selling smart locks, agreed to settle a complaint by the…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates April 1, 2020
Williams-Sonoma settles FTC lawsuit; agrees to pay $1 million and stop making misleading claims about its products

Williams-Sonoma Inc., a company selling kitchen wares and home furnishings agreed to settle a complaint by the Federal…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates March 28, 2020
FTC warns VoIP service providers against “assisting and facilitating” coronavirus related robocalls

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers and other companies…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.
Investigates March 24, 2020
Health Center, Inc. (HCI) settles FTC charges, agrees to stop deceptive ads about “cure-all” health products

Health Center, Inc. (HCI) and its owner Peggy Pearce reached a settlement agreement with the Federal Trade Commission…

By Marivic Cabural Summers Marivic has been a freelance writer/journalist for nearly 20 years. She strictly adheres to the ethical standards in journalism. For her, integrity is everything. Readers deserve to know that real story. She previously worked as research analyst and editor at Lombardi Financial and has written for various websites including The Motley Fool, ValueWalk, IcannWiki and was a news writer/radio program producer at Nation Broadcasting Corporation. Marivic holds a BA in Mass Communications.

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