Armando Montelongo, a Hispanic real estate entrepreneur, is most notable for his role in A&E’s “Flip This House.” Since 2001, Montelongo’s small real estate business has grown into a multi-million dollar empire. In 2008, the former reality show star went from investing in real estate to offering paid house-flipping seminars. While the three-day seminars are… Continue reading Armando Montelongo Seminars – Deceptive Houseflipping Workshop
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Charged With FCPA Violations
This month, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that the Boston-based Pharmaceutical company Alexion Pharmaceuticals had agreed to pay more than $21 million to resolve claims it violated the books and records and internal accounting controls provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The SEC’s order shows that two Alexion subsidiaries made payment to foreign… Continue reading Alexion Pharmaceuticals Charged With FCPA Violations
ECZEBROK Scam? Another Bike And Kayak Store, Another Scam
During the past few days, Nayzayerz has uncovered a handful of scam websites associated with the selling of bicycles and kayaks. As for Eczebrok.com, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. This website takes things to a new level by offering snowboards, bikes, boat motors, and so much more. However, the prices seem a… Continue reading ECZEBROK Scam? Another Bike And Kayak Store, Another Scam
Buddha Power Store – Empty Promises Of Wealth And Power
The Buddha Power Store was established by Squalet, a PTE LTD company based in Alexis, Singapore. The website offers a small selection of jewelry starting at $19.95 and going up to $45. Each piece has a primary function. For example, the primary function of the Pixiu Bracelet is to attract abundance, wealth, and good luck.… Continue reading Buddha Power Store – Empty Promises Of Wealth And Power
Afni Collections – You Can’t Run, You Can’t Hide
Afni Collections describes itself as “a stable company based in the Midwest.” It claims to partner with companies to help them sell their products, collect outstanding debt, provide technical and customer support, and settle insurance claims. Afni Inc. Afni Inc., formerly known as Credit Check Inc. and Anderson Financial Network, is an active company registered… Continue reading Afni Collections – You Can’t Run, You Can’t Hide
FTC Sending Refunds To Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Victims
This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced it was mailing checks totaling more than $1 million to individuals who had been ripped off as a part of a student loan debt relief scam. American Student Loan Consolidations and BBND Marketing which was doing business as United Processing Center and other names settle FTC allegations that… Continue reading FTC Sending Refunds To Student Loan Debt Relief Scam Victims
Zenger Club – Peddle As Fast As You Can In The Opposite Direction
Zenger Club is an online website that claims to specialize in Schwinn bikes. The store has a decent selection of bikes, all of which are discounted by nearly a third. This all sounds great but is it legit? Significant Price Variance How is it possible for Zenger Club to make a profit selling Schwinn bikes… Continue reading Zenger Club – Peddle As Fast As You Can In The Opposite Direction
Fraike Kayak – Stay Afloat By Passing On These Deals
Fraike is an online store that specializes in kayaks. The store has a small kayak selection, all of which are sold at less than a third of the retail price. The brands range from Lifetime to Trailblazer to Topwater and everything in between. It would be very easy to get enticed to purchase a kayak… Continue reading Fraike Kayak – Stay Afloat By Passing On These Deals
Duke Energy Scams Climb Higher During COVID-19 Pandemic
While most are wearing masks in hopes of protecting themselves from the Coronavirus, others are eager to take advantage of the situation and abuse consumers. This week, Duke Energy announced that a record number of scam attempts were made on their customers during the month of June. Duke Energy officials say scammers have tried to… Continue reading Duke Energy Scams Climb Higher During COVID-19 Pandemic
Amazon Will Force Sellers To Display Their Names And Address – Privacy Concern Alert
When it comes to counterfeits, Amazon is at the forefront of the problem. On Wednesday, the company informed 3rd party US-based sellers that it would soon require them to disclose their business name and address on their public profile. Amazon already requires this of sellers operating on the European, Japanese, and Mexican marketplaces. The policy… Continue reading Amazon Will Force Sellers To Display Their Names And Address – Privacy Concern Alert