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VICTORY: FTC CRUSHES CarShield in $10M Consumer Protection Win

Gary FranchiJanuary 11, 2026286 views
VICTORY: FTC CRUSHES CarShield in $10M Consumer Protection Win
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In a rare display of federal agencies actually protecting American consumers instead of corporate cronies, the Federal Trade Commission has delivered a crushing blow to CarShield's deceptive practices, forcing the auto warranty company to pay out over $9.6 million to more than 168,000 scammed Americans.

This month, those victims found something unexpected in their mailboxes: actual justice in the form of FTC refund checks. For once, a federal agency stepped up to bat for ordinary Americans instead of looking the other way while corporations pillaged working families.

Corporate Scammers Finally Face Consequences

CarShield's widespread deception in the vehicle service contract industry represents everything wrong with corporate America's treatment of hardworking citizens. These companies bombard us with misleading ads, make promises they never intend to keep, then laugh all the way to the bank while families struggle with unexpected repair bills.

But here's the difference under the Trump administration: agencies are being held accountable to serve Americans, not special interests. While the Biden regime let corporate scammers run wild for four years, real leadership means protecting consumers from predatory business practices.

"This is what happens when federal agencies remember they work for We the People, not Wall Street boardrooms," said one industry watchdog.

The $9.6 million payout isn't just about money – it's about sending a clear message that the days of ripping off American families are over. Every family that got scammed by CarShield's false promises deserves this restitution and more.

A New Era of Consumer Protection

This FTC action signals a turning point where regulators actually pay attention to misleading automotive advertising instead of rubber-stamping whatever corporations want to do. It's about time.

For too long, Americans have been treated like ATM machines by companies peddling worthless warranties and empty promises. Patriots deserve honest dealing and transparent business practices, not corporate shell games designed to separate hardworking families from their money.

How many more scam operations are finally going to face the music now that we have leadership that puts America First?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirst_2024VerifiedJan 12, 2026
Great news! Now do the same thing to all these other extended warranty scammers flooding our phone lines every day.
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ConservativeGrandmaVerifiedJan 13, 2026
My neighbor got burned by CarShield last year - they promised to cover her transmission repair but then found every excuse in the book not to pay. She's out $3,000 and still fighting them. This fine should have been way higher!
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SmallGovAdvocateVerifiedJan 13, 2026
While I'm generally against government overreach, protecting consumers from outright fraud is one of the few legitimate roles of federal agencies. These extended warranty companies are basically running a shell game.
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FreeMarketFanVerifiedJan 13, 2026
Exactly right. There's a difference between regulation and stopping actual scams that hurt families.
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PatriotMike58VerifiedJan 13, 2026
Finally! CarShield's been ripping off hard-working Americans for years with their bogus warranty promises. About time the FTC actually did something useful instead of going after legitimate businesses.
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TruckDriver_DaveVerifiedJan 13, 2026
Couldn't agree more Mike. These scam companies prey on folks who can't afford expensive car repairs.
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WorkingClassHeroVerifiedJan 13, 2026
Those CarShield commercials with celebrities were so obviously too good to be true. When did people stop reading the fine print?