FTC Offers $2.4 Million in Refunds for Misleading Business Consulting Program Claims by Lurn

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $2.4 million in refunds to individuals who were misled by Lurn’s business consulting programs regarding the potential earnings they could achieve. In September 2023, the FTC filed a lawsuit against Lurn, alleging that the online business coaching company made false statements in order to sell its money-making programs.

Lurn made exaggerated claims about the potential earnings consumers could make through their programs, such as becoming a “Stay-At-Home Millionaire” or making $11,453 per month despite a 98% failure rate. However, the company lacked evidence to support these claims and very few consumers actually profited from the programs.

The FTC is distributing payments to 1,922 consumers who bought coaching or mentoring programs from Lurn. Most recipients are receiving checks by mail, with those without an address on file receiving a PayPal payment that must be redeemed within 30 days. Consumers with inquiries about their payment can reach out to the refund administrator, Rust Consulting, at 833-637-3837 or visit the FTC website for answers to common refund queries. It’s important to note that the Commission never requires individuals to make payments or provide account information to receive a refund.

The FTC’s interactive dashboards offer a state-by-state breakdown of refund distributions in FTC cases. In 2023, FTC actions led to a total of $324 million in refunds issued to consumers nationwide.