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Stepping Stonez Development, LLCInformation and Alerts
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On 2/08/16, the business entered into a Permanent Injunction with the Federal Trade Commission. The specific entities that the Injunction was filed against are Stepping Stonez Development, LLC, also doing business as American Certification Specialists; Intentional Growth, LLC; and Stephen J. Remley. The Injunction settles allegations that the business, since at least 2004, has operated several fraudulent online “high schools” that sell fake high school diplomas to consumers nationwide. The companies’ websites market to consumers, claiming that consumers can “Earn Your High School Diploma Online” by enrolling in programs. The businesses claim that consumers can use their diploma “when applying for a standard job” and “to seek acceptance in the military or to be considered for a promotion.” The websites have also represented that their programs are accredited. Under terms of the Injunction, the business is to conduct relief, abide to an Asset Preservation Order, temporarily disable websites, preserve records and adhere to limited expedited discovery, including immediate production of documents. For more details go to https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/152-3263/stepping-stonez-development-llc.
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