미 연방거래위원회, FTC Returns Nearly $3 Mi
미 연방거래위원회가 2026-06-09 공개한 공식 발표를 바탕으로, 한국 독자가 확인할 핵심 맥락을 정리했습니다.
어떤 발표인가
The Federal Trade Commission is returning nearly $3 million to consumers deceived by the Golden Home Services, also known as Home Matters USA, mortgage relief scheme, which falsely promised to reduce homeowners’ mortgage payments and prevent foreclosures.
핵심 내용
- In response to a lawsuit from the FTC and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, a federal court found that the scheme—which did business under names including Golden Home Services, Home Matters USA, Academy Home Services, Amstar Service Group, Atlantic Pacific Service Group, Home Relief Service of America and Westwood Advocates—took millions of dollars from struggling homeowners seeking mortgage relief.
- The court banned these companies and their operators from the telemarketing and debt relief businesses and required them to pay millions of dollars.
- Image The FTC is mailing checks to 1,821 affected homeowners.
- Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check.
한눈에 보는 기준
| 항목 | 내용 |
|---|---|
| 발표 기관 | 미 연방거래위원회 (Federal Trade Commission) |
| 발표일 | 2026-06-09 |
| 분류 기준 | 생활 / 생활 소비자 교육 학생 노동 안전 건강 피해 예방 신청 대상 |
| 원문 | Federal Trade Commission release |
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