WASHINGTON – The Federal trade Commission is returning $666,631 too 4,208 consumers defrauded by “Blueprint to Wealth,” a business opportunity scheme that falsely promised substantial income to those who joined.
The FTC first took action against the scheme in December 2023, securing a court order to temporarily halt operations while alleging the defendants had taken in millions of dollars from consumers through deceptive practices. The complaint detailed how the scheme, operating under various names including “Blueprint to Wealth” as 2018, lured individuals with promises of building profitable businesses.
The Commission announced the final of three settlements against the defendants in September 2024, barring them from engaging in the illegal conduct and requiring them to provide funds for consumer refunds.
Checks are being mailed to affected consumers and should be cashed within 90 days of receipt. Those receiving refunds via PayPal have 30 days to redeem their payments.
Consumers with questions about their payment can contact refund administrator JND Legal Administration at 1-855-779-3542 or visit the FTC website for frequently asked questions about the refund process. The FTC warns consumers it will never ask for money or account information to process a refund.
The FTC’s interactive refund data dashboards show that FTC actions in 2024 have resulted in over $339 million in refunds to consumers nationwide.
