United States of America: Southern District Court of Florida issued ruling against Profitable Automation and Lunar Capital Ventures over deceptive marketing in e-commerce business opportunities (FTC v ECom Genie Consulting et al.) (Case 1:24-cv-23976-RKA)

On 17 July 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a ruling against Profitable Automation and Lunar Capital Ventures over its deceptive marketing on e-commerce business opportunities. The FTC charged that the defendants made false or unsubstantiated earnings claims and violated the FTC Act and its Business Opportunity Rule, unlawfully taking at least USD 13.9 million from consumers. The permanent injunction prohibits both companies from participating in any sales, marketing, or operational activities related to business opportunities. Additionally, Profitable Automation is required to turn over approximately USD 73,000 in cash as part of the monetary judgment.