The complaint also alleged that the defendants failed to substantiate both these claims. The complaint also alleged that the defendants billed charges to consumers' credit card accounts without authorization, charged consumers double the stated price without the consumers' authorization, and failed to disclose the terms and conditions of their refund policy. The settlement prohibits the defendants from engaging in any of the practices challenged in the complaint and prohibits them from violating the law in connection with the telemarketing of any good or service. The Commission vote to authorize staff to file the proposed settlement was 5-0. This stipulated order is for settlement purposes only and does not constitute an admission by the defendant of a law violation.
Stipulated orders have the force of law when signed by the judge.
Copies of the stipulated order are also available from the FTC's Consumer Response Center, Room 130. FTC File No.