FTC sends another payment to eligible customers who paid for business coaching services
The FTC is mailing another round of payments to people who bought business coaching services from a telemarketing scheme that operated under various names, including Professional Learning Institute, Pinnacle Learning Institute, Advantage Education, and Discover Education.
According to the FTC, these companies falsely promised that people who paid high upfront fees to use their services would create successful online businesses. Under settlements with the FTC, the defendants agreed to be banned from selling business coaching services and work-at-home opportunities.
The FTC mailed the first round of checks in January 2018 and additional checks in December 2018, October 2021, and March 2023. These distributions resulted in more than $7.2 million in refunds. Because money still remains in the fund, the FTC is sending additional payments totaling more than $116,000 to 3,022 people who previously cashed a check in this matter.
If you get a check, please cash it within 90 days.
You can find answers to common questions about refund payments on our FAQ page. If you have any other questions, please call the refund administrator at 1-855-225-1885.