FTC v. Fortuna Alliance, L.L.C.

Claims Administration Center
c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060
FAX: 415-942-2033

[date]

Dear Fortuna Alliance Member:

In May 1996, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") sued Fortuna Alliance, LLC ("Fortuna") and the individuals named above. The FTC claimed that the defendants were operating an illegal pyramid scheme and had made deceptive claims about profits that could be earned by becoming a member of Fortuna Alliance. Fortuna Alliance and the individual defendants denied all the charges.

The parties to the lawsuit have mutually agreed to settle this dispute by stipulating to a consent order. This agreement is not an admission of liability. Under the settlement, Fortuna will not offer or make payments to members based primarily on membership dues paid by members of your co-op or income center. Fortuna Alliance has also agreed to set up a fund to allow any current member who wishes a refund to obtain it. The defendants are obligated to pay all eligible refunds in full.

To be eligible to receive a refund, you must fill out the information required on the enclosed claim form and return it to the address above no later than [90 days after mailing]. If you are eligible and you elect to receive a refund, your Fortuna Alliance membership will be canceled. If you've already received payments from Fortuna Alliance that are more than your initial membership fee (for example, $250 per Elite center), you are not eligible for a refund from this settlement. Also, you must have personally paid money for your membership. If it was gifted to you or received in any way other than by your paying Fortuna Alliance for it, you may not get a refund through this program.

You can elect to remain a member of Fortuna Alliance by simply not returning this form. Fortuna Alliance will be allowed to operate a multi-level marketing business consistent with the terms of the consent order. But any profits you earn in the future must come primarily from sales or purchases of goods or services. You will not be able to receive profits primarily from the distribution of membership fees or dues.

Neither the FTC nor the Claims Administrator make any recommendation about whether you should continue membership in Fortuna Alliance.

NOTE: In order for you to receive your refund, you must include a copy of the payment/receipt made to Fortuna Alliance. You may either FAX your claim, or mail it to the address at the top of the letter.

Sincerely ,
The Claims Administration Center

Gilardi & Co. LLC is the only Claims Administration Center authorized by the Federal Trade Commission to mail notices and claim forms and process and pay refund claims for the FTC vs. Fortuna Alliance et al. settlement. You are not required to pay anything to receive a refund. If any other company or individual contacts you and requests that you send them money or information in return for a refund from Fortuna Alliance, please call the Claims Administration Center immediately at the phone number above.

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