Federal Trade Commission v. Sterling Precious Metals, LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

9:12-cv-80597

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Judge:

Kenneth A. Marra

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  1. August 22, 2013

    Precious Metal Marketers Agree to $4.7M FTC Settlement

    The Federal Trade Commission said Thursday that Florida telemarketers behind an allegedly fraudulent investment scheme used to con nearly $5 million from elderly consumers have been banned from selling precious metals and fined $4.7 million.

  2. August 20, 2013

    Metals Telemarketer To Pay $5M To Settle FTC Claims

    Sterling Precious Metals LLC agreed Monday to pay $4.7 million to settle claims from the Federal Trade Commission that it had lured customers into contracts for metal and other investments without properly disclosing the terms of the deals.