CarShield sued for counterfeit goods, eventually awarded $10 million
FTC says CarShield reviews were misleading, settles lawsuit for $10 million August 26, 2024 — The U.S. government settled a lawsuit for $10 million after accusing the auto warranty company CarShield of using fake reviews and ads to sell its car protection plans. According to the Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against CarShield, CarShield and American Auto Shield used misleading reviews and celebrity endorsements to sell auto service contracts. In advertisements and telemarketing for these auto warranty service contracts, CarShield promised consumers “peace of mind” and “protection” and claimed that “you won’t be stuck with high repair bills again” and “you’ll never pay for expensive auto repairs again.” CarShield, based in Missouri, advertises warranty service contracts administered by Lakewood, Colorado-based American Auto Shield. CarShield sells its plans through telemarketers who answer incoming calls and make outbound calls in response to consumers, including those who make inquiries through the website. Telemarketers used scripted statements written by CarShield to sell automotive service contracts…
Smuggling, deception, fraud, oh my god!
By Shawna Karajic, Export Solutions Inc. Deception is the favorite game of the bad guys. The lengths to which these individuals will go to break the law are incredible. Whether it be guns, drugs, or money, the skills they use to deceive U.S. Customs or the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security are astounding. During my time in this industry, primarily in the import business, I have witnessed some of their actions firsthand. The bad guys are constantly looking for ways to achieve their goals or conduct illegal operations. Their ingenuity in trying to smuggle illegal goods through import and export channels is extraordinary. Recently, BIS released another Don’t Let This Happen to You report. It’s a very interesting article about individuals and companies that have violated U.S. export laws. Let’s take a look at some of these cases. Case 1: Eric Baird/Access USA Shipping LLC From August 1, 2011 to January 7, 2013, Baird served as CEO of…
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