In a statement, Andrew Smith, the director of the Bureau of Consumer Protect at the FTC, said the defendants tricked millions of people into paying money for prizes that never exist. He noted that most of their victims are senior citizens.
“With our valued partners in the Missouri AG’s office, we are working hard to protect older Americans against scams like these,” said Smith.
On the other hand, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, commented, “Protecting our most vulnerable citizens, including the elderly, is something that I dedicate myself to every single day. With this record settlement, we sent a clear message to those who seek to perpetrate fraud within the State of Missouri: your actions will not go unpunished. I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with the Federal Trade Commission’s talented team to secure this settlement.”
