When it comes to scammers, the common rule of thumb has been
that most scammers are beyond the reach of U.S. law enforcement. There are
cases, however, that law enforcement agencies have been able to shut down a
scammer.
One example, is the law suit initiated by the Washington
State Attorney General’s Office against iYogi, a worldwide tech support
company. The 2015 lawsuit alleged that iYogi and its U.S, president, Vishal
Dahr, used deception and scare tactics to pressure consumers into purchasing
unnecessary tech support services.
The AG’s office received a $6.3 million judgement from the
King County Superior Court against iYogi. The AG’s office quotes the “Times of
India” as pointing out that iYogi’s value dropped by more than $260 million because
of the lawsuit.
The AGs office says that it is working to collect the
judgment from the company. There is possibility that some consumers may be
eligible for restitution. A process to distribute any possible restitution will
be determined at a later date. It also notes that iYogi will not be making refunds
directly to consumers. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from
iYogi asking for information to send a refund, it is a scam. Hang up the phone!
Washington State Attorney General’s Office:
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