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0:00The Federal Trade Commission is sending out more than $10.9 million in refunds to over $443,000 customers. Hered by a shady credit repair outfit, this group operated under names like Financial Education Services and United Credit Education Services. The settlement came earlier this year, after federal officials cracked down on their practices. The company targeted folks struggling with low credit scores, promising quick fixes that never panned out. Instead, they pulled people into a pyramid scheme where victims had to recruit others and pay big fees for so-called services. Many customers lost serious money chasing these empty guarantees, with the scheme raking in millions overall. Now, the average check is about $19, a small but welcome payback for those affected. In Alabama alone, more than $10,177 people are due around $240,000 total, with checks. Having $18 each, the FTC says payments started mailing out last week.

1:01If you signed up with one of these companies, keep an eye on your mailbox and cash any check you get promptly to help close this chapter for good. That's your update from Birmingham News Today, powered by AI.