Promises of ‘passive income’ on Amazon led to death threats for negative online review, FTC says

According to a news release from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), death threats were allegedly made against a person who negatively reviewed a course promising 'passive income' on Amazon. The threats stemmed from an individual's skepticism about the course's legitimacy. The FTC has notably taken action against these types of 'get-rich-quick' schemes that make unrealistic promises about the potential for easy money. In this case, the scheme involved allegedly deceiving consumers into believing they could make a substantial income by selling products on Amazon. When a negative review appeared online questioning the validity of the program, those running the scheme allegedly responded with death threats. The court documents details that the defendants made a minimum of $10.5 million from selling the course, but failed to deliver on their promises, causing significant losses for the majority of their customers. The defendants were later sued by the FTC, who claimed their scheme was nothing more than a scam. The FTC is now warning consumers to be cautious of any course or product that promises a substantial or quick return on investment, suggesting that such promises are almost always too good to be true. If a consumer is considering an investment in a program that promises large returns, they should thoroughly research the opportunity and seek advice before making a decision. In addition, the agency is urging the business community to stand against online intimidation and threats, which can have serious real-world consequences. Please, let me know if I can help you with anymore information.