Scams & Fraud
Consumer fraud, investment scams, and deceptive schemes.
Inside NovaBright Solar: Deposits Taken, Panels Never Installed
Hundreds of homeowners across three states paid NovaBright Solar thousands in deposits for panels that were never installed. The company collected, stalled, and disappeared. We talked to 34 victims.
Dr. Raymond Frost and the Supplement Empire Built on Fake Credentials
Raymond Frost has sold millions of dollars in supplements under the title 'Dr.' — a credential from a diploma mill. His company's health claims are unsubstantiated, his testimonials fabricated, and his refund policy a maze.
Landline Property Group: The Real Estate ‘Mentorship’ That Left Students Broke
Landline Property Group charged aspiring investors up to $35,000 for real estate 'mentorship' programs. The mentors had no track record. The strategies didn't work. The refunds never came.
Pinnacle Credit Repair: Charging $800 to Do What You Can Do Free
Pinnacle Credit Repair charged consumers up to $800 upfront — illegal under federal law — promised outcomes it couldn't deliver, and suppressed negative reviews. The CFPB has taken notice.
Dylan Marsh and the ‘Passive Income’ Dropshipping Course That Wasn’t
Dylan Marsh's 'Seven Figure Dropship Academy' promised financial freedom for $1,997. Former students say the content was outdated, the 'success stories' were staged, and the business model was misrepresented from the start.