As someone who became very familiar with the FTC and the case against Mr. Haroldsen - It is worthy to note that 1.) The FTC attempted to freeze the funds of the companies run by Mr. Haroldsen, however the judge found that the FTC's evidence was lacking. After the course of the trial, not only did the FTC lose the case on the grounds that Mr Haroldsen was found to be operating his business in accordance with all laws. The judge, from my reading of the court transcript, criticized the FTC for pursuing the case that the FTC had learned during their investigation was invalid. They were also ordered to pay Mr. Haroldsen a large portion of this lawyer fees. My point - don't take what you read to be the truth without investigating it for yourself. For your reference the Case was closed in favor of Mr. Haroldsen in January of 2002 and the information can be found at the FTC's webpage ...