Consumer Protection Victory: FTC Returns $6.7M to Gig Workers, Bans Click Profit Operators
FTC returns $6.7M to gig workers deceived by earnings claims, permanently bans Click Profit operators, sues LA Fitness over cancellation abuse.
By Compens.ai Research Team
Insurance Claims Expert
Consumer protection achieved significant victories recently-2025 through aggressive FTC enforcement, returning $6.7 million to consumers harmed by gig work company's deceptive earnings claims while permanently banning repeat offenders.
Click Profit and its owners face permanent industry ban and asset forfeiture for consumer redress after deceiving people with false "passive income" promises using supposed AI-powered systems for Amazon, Walmart, and TikTok sales.
The company falsely claimed affiliation with major brands like Nike and Disney while targeting consumers with misleading artificial intelligence business opportunity schemes, demonstrating how scammers exploit AI hype for fraud.
FTC sued LA Fitness and other gym operators in August 2025 for making cancellation "exceedingly difficult," addressing widespread consumer complaints about subscription trap practices.
Asbury Automotive faced FTC action for systematically charging consumers for unwanted costly add-ons they didn't agree to or were falsely told were required, with additional allegations of discriminating against Black and Latino consumers through targeted higher-priced add-ons.
Air AI enforcement targeted deceptive business growth and earnings claims with false refund guarantees designed to "fleece small businesses and entrepreneurs," showing FTC focus on protecting vulnerable business owners.
Workado LLC received final consent order requiring competent evidence before advertising AI detection product accuracy, establishing precedent for AI advertising accountability.
Financial services enforcement expanded with 24 actions since Biden administration began, generating settlements from $500,000 to $114+ million for debt collection abuse, credit repair scams, and investment fraud.
These victories prove consumer protection enforcement works when agencies prioritize people over corporate profits, but sustained pressure is needed to maintain accountability as businesses develop new deceptive practices.