The FTC also named AFS’s sole owner, Edward Satell, and ICR’s two principals, Richard Diorio and Cynthia Powell as defendants.
FTC is seeking monetary relief to provide refunds for AFS, ICR victims
The federal consumer protection watchdog is seeking a permanent injunction prohibiting the defendants from continuing their deceitful conduct. It is also seeking monetary relief, which will be used to provide refunds to the victims of AFS’ and ICR’s scam.
In a statement, Bureau of Consumer Protection Director Andrew Smith said, “These defendants bill businesses and other entities for books and newsletters that were never ordered, and then send them to collections when they don’t pay. This case shows the FTC will go after deceptive telemarketers that target businesses as well as people.”
