Day: October 29, 2010
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BULLETIN: FBI Seeks Arrest Of Perry and Rachelle Griggs; Agency Alleges Husband-And-Wife Team Ran Ponzi Scheme While Husband Was Federal Prisoner In Nevada; Manhunt Under Way
BULLETIN: UPDATED WITH INFORMATION FROM THE CFTC AT 7:03 P.M. EDT (U.S.A.) Perry and Rachelle Griggs are on the lam after running a Ponzi scheme while Perry Griggs was a federal prisoner in Nevada, the FBI said. The alleged commodities scheme consumed about $3 million and was targeted principally at inmates and family members of…
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FTC Shows Federal Judge Screen Shots Of Online Promos; Agency Sues Purported ‘Wellness’ Firm For Deceptive Trade Practices, False Advertising
An evidence exhibit filed by the FTC in federal court in San Francisco shows screen shots of claims made online by Wellness Support Network Inc. The agency now has sued the California company, alleging deceptive trade practices and false advertising in the marketing of products purported to treat and prevent diabetes. Included in the 25-page…