Idaho consumers who bought vehicle service contracts from Missouri-based US Fidelis may receive refunds, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced. Wasden and 11 other state attorneys general reached an agreement with US Fidelis, a vehicle service contract dealer that routinely misled consumers before shutting down and filing for bankruptcy in 2010. The agreement, which has been …
Earlier, in June of this year, we wrote about how the Atkinson brothers behind US Fidelis were handed indictments for felony charges including unlawful merchandising practices, stealing, and insurance fraud. The Atkinson’s sold vehicle repair coverage to consumers but according to the indictments allegedly kept refunds due to clients, charged excess fees not stated in …
Attorney General Chris Koster yesterday announced a St. Charles County grand jury has handed down a 14-count indictment against Darain Atkinson and a 13-count indictment against Cory Atkinson, the brothers who owned and operated US Fidelis. US Fidelis was formerly known as National Auto Warranty Services and did business under the name “Dealer Services.” The …
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster recently released a report from his Auto Service Contract Task Force. The group was looking at the deceptive practices of members of the auto service contract and auto warranty business. As part of the data gathering the task force heard from consumers. Donna Acosta Donna Acosta purchased her contract from …
Service contracts sold by Credexx didn’t live up to the hype, Cooper says Raleigh: Auto service contract company Credexx and its owner are banned from operating for misrepresenting their products and services to North Carolina car owners, Attorney General Roy Cooper said Thursday. “My office hears frequently from consumers who pay for service contracts that …
I have to tell you I have the greatest readers in the world. Before I even have time to find the next area of concern, generally someone sends it to me. If you have a tip you want to share, send it to tips@getoutoffdebt.org. Vehicle service contracts or extended auto warranties have come under fire …
