FTC cites HGH spammer
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Illegal spamming and deceptive marketing claims for bogus human growth hormone products "Supreme Formula HGH" and "Youthful Vigor HGH" are prohibited under a Chicago federal court order issued July 27, FTC announces. The order also freezes the assets of Boca Raton, Fla. resident Creaghan Harry, who sent "what likely amounts to millions of illegal spam messages" to consumers in product promotions, FTC says. Harry charged $79.95 for a one-month supply of products claimed to stop or reverse the aging process, and promote weight loss, muscle gain and hair regrowth. Defendant also "took many steps to hide his involvement," including depositing proceeds in a Latvian bank...