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The FTC recently sued the companies and individuals responsible for the Amazing Wealth System — also known as Amazon Wealth Systems, FBA Stores, AWS, Insider Online Secrets, Online Auction Learning Center, and Online Seller — which ran ads and held live workshops promoting a business opportunity scheme. The company claimed people could use its system and “Get started on Amazon and Make $5,000-$10,000 in the next 30 days. . . even if you have never sold anything online before.” The FTC said those earnings claims are false and that the defendants had no basis for making those claims. At the FTC’s request, a court froze the defendants’ assets and appointed a temporary receiver.

Since the FTC filed the case, many people who paid Amazing Wealth System and the related companies have asked how to get involved in the case, what to do with their paperwork, and if they will get a refund. Here are answers to those questions and a few more:

I paid for Amazing Wealth System workshop. How do I add my name to the FTC case?

Report your experience to FTC.gov/complaint. Include as much personal information as you choose. The information you give will go into a secure database that the FTC and other law enforcement agencies use for investigations. When you go to FTC.gov/complaint, click on:

  • Education, Jobs, and Making Money, then
  • Business Opportunities, Work-at-Home-Plans, Franchise or Distributorships, then
  • Business Opportunity or Work-at-Home Plan.

I saved my receipts and other paperwork. What should I do with them?

Keep the originals and copies of:

  • payment records, including invoices, bank statements, credit card statements and cancelled checks;
  • postal mail, email and material that you received from the defendants, including messages about your account, marketing material and handouts you received at workshops; and
  • other documents, postal mail or email that refers to your Amazon account or business with Amazing Wealth System or the related companies.

Will I get my money back?

The FTC works to return as much money as possible to each affected person. The amount the FTC returns depends on how much the defendants are able to pay, how much the court orders for refunds, how many people were affected and other facts. Sometimes the FTC can't return any money.

How long will it take to get my money back?

The FTC must complete the legal action before it can determine whether it will be able to give refunds. The case against the defendants was filed in March 2018, and could take several months to resolve.

I paid for services and products offered by one of the companies the FTC sued. Can I get those services and products now?

According to Robb Evans & Associates LLC, the court-appointed temporary receiver, the defendants’ business operations will not be re-started. If you think you have products stored at the defendants’ premises, please send an email to the temporary receiver at fba@robbevans.com. Include a detailed list of your inventory. The temporary receiver will take steps to return inventory to people in the near future.

I saw another business that looked like Amazing Wealth System.

Please report what you saw to the FTC at FTC.gov/complaint.

Where can I get more information about the case?

You can read our blog from March 23, 2018, the press release announcing the case, or the legal documents. The temporary receiver also has information on this Case Page.

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Sondog
May 16, 2018
Does this include the AZCODE system which guarantees the same thing with amazon? All they want is your 54 dollars plus another 400 to Coolhandle because they "work well" only with coolhandle..manu huys are gonna be busy if u go after everyliaron the web..what about the ones tgat copyright infringe and use corporate logos..walmart, target, hsbc,visa, mastercard, paypal,just to name a few i get daily claiming i have a pending amount ..they contact me thru email and push notifications..what about a reimageplus a Company that leases Microsofts software for online windows repair? They remotely fixe damaged files etc? They are the virus..i have video and picproofthey are the virus..a screen size pop-up came across my 2 week old laptop screen with a 1-800 number I purchased it only to get my laptop first field full of bugs so they could search for my files then it got completely hijacked and cannot even go online anymore but it still works and he's still in it I have all the proof in the world yet no one to show it to I can't even get them to replace my laptop. contact me if you'd like more information or maybe someone would like to do something about all this I have 6 months of of proof...yes, i amm Also the ANONYMOUS poster..ibet one thing..noone will reach out to me..signed..frustrated and pissed off..if u see Chezei H.konyak's name? Turn off your computer..
John and Madalena
May 22, 2018
Looking for more information about the filing of this FTC complaint.
FTC Staff
May 22, 2018

In reply to by John and Madalena

You can find the FTC's legal complaint with the other legal documents. If you paid for Amazing Wealth System workshop you can add your name to the FTC case by reporting your experience to the FTC at FTC.gov/complaint. Include as much personal information as you choose.

This blog post has more information about how to report at FTC.gov/complaint.

Lost in Ohio
May 24, 2018
How can I verify that my name is included in the list of those that paid a lot for very little?
FTC Staff
May 24, 2018

In reply to by Lost in Ohio

If you paid for an Amazing Wealth System Workshop and want to add your name to the FTC case,  report your experience to FTC.gov/complaint. Include as much personal information as you choose. The information you give will go into a secure database that the FTC and other law enforcement agencies use for investigations.

The directions at the beginning of this blog tell more about how to report your experience to the FTC.

Jeantyrell
January 28, 2019

In reply to by Lost in Ohio

I was scammed by The Bowser brothers FBA stores. I paid $35,000 to them and got nothing of value.....How can I get my money repaid. I am a 67 year old nurse who must work until I drop dead. I was sold a big lie that their program would make me $10,000+ a month.
FTC Staff
August 11, 2020

In reply to by Jeantyrell

On August 11, 2020, the FTC announced it is sending refunds to 13,348 customers. The average refund amount is $684.24. If you receive a check, please cash it within 60 days. If you receive a PayPal payment, you have 30 days to accept the payment. For more details about the payment process, please read our related FAQ.

Singh
June 09, 2021

In reply to by FTC Staff

Not $684.24, I just received only about $80 cheque. I called the number provided to contact and have been told that there are no funds left now. This is not even 10% of what we had paid to these criminals. How come they are not in jail for 20 years or so? They have ruined thousands of people's retirement and emergency funds.
maria
October 26, 2018
Thank you for your help
Sarah197976
October 26, 2018
Hello, How can I get my money back from AWS Company? I need help please Thank you in advance
FTC Staff
October 26, 2018

In reply to by Sarah197976

Please read the information in this blog about whether the FTC could get money back, and how long it could take.

You can add your name to the FTC case. Report your experience to www.FTC.gov/Complaint. Include as much personal information as you want. The information you give will go into a secure database that the FTC and other law enforcement agencies use for investigations. When you go to www.FTC.gov/Complaint, click on:

  • Education, Jobs, and Making Money, then
  • Business Opportunities, Work-at-Home-Plans, Franchise or Distributorships, then
  • Business Opportunity or Work-at-Home Plan.
LiedToByFraudsters
April 22, 2020

In reply to by FTC Staff

It’s been over TWO YRS. when is FTC going to disperse the $100million it sued & got from crooks Bowsers et al?? I personally NEVER had a ‘store’ & could not sell anything. So my $40.5k has stolen & I BOIL each month when I pay the loan!!!!!! Come in FTC give us some answers plz!!
FTC Staff
August 11, 2020

In reply to by LiedToByFraudsters

On August 11, 2020, the FTC announced it is sending refunds to 13,348 customers. The average refund amount is $684.24. If you receive a check, please cash it within 60 days. If you receive a PayPal payment, you have 30 days to accept the payment. For more details about the payment process, please read our related FAQ.

JamieCO80
October 09, 2018
I started getting calls this morning at 7:04 a.m. from an automated saying to apply at amazonwealth.org and I could make at least $25 an hour. Is this the same company? Do I need to file a complaint?
Christina Kunzler
October 26, 2018
I was contacted today 10/26/2018 for employment opportunity with this company. They are still in business and currently recruiting even during lawsuit.
Taylenol
October 27, 2018
(956) 477-3272 I was called by this number earlier in the day, Friday of 10/26/2018, sounding very believable & fully legit. Leaving me a voicemail Saying that Ive been chosen to be hired and paid $24/hr, but positions are limited so to respond quickly by going onto Amazonwealth.org
Twiggie
December 07, 2018
I was called by this number earlier in the day, Friday of 12/7/2018, sounding very believable & fully legit. Leaving me a voicemail Saying that Ive been chosen to be hired and paid $25/hr, but positions are limited so to respond quickly by going onto Amazonwealth.org
Ene1225
December 14, 2018
I was called by the amazonwealth.org. At 2:20pm I have messages left on my Voice Mail. The Number they are calling from is 386- 507- 0659 It seems my screen go blank or black when I am on my contact list. Scammers!
Kdaz
December 16, 2018
OMG PLEASE HOW CAN I GET MYSELF REMOVED FROM THEIR CALLING LIST!!! I’ve been receiving 2-4 phone calls from this amazonwealth.org day and night, offering me a “great opportunity to work from home for amazon”. It’s always from different numbers/ states.. I don’t know how they got my number, but the blatant spamming of my cell phone is getting ridiculous. I have a difficult schedule and I’ve not been able to get more than 3 hrs consecutive sleep without being woken up by one of these spam calls and when I try to “opt out” I’m hung up on... HELP PLEASE
Simbalove
December 16, 2018
I keep receiving voice mail stating they are representatives for amazon and are trying to offer me a job. They leave a message to go to “amazon wealth.com. Thanks for being there to warn me of this scam.
Mark A Burns
January 05, 2019
Filed a complaint with the FTC. I love to get my money back.
FTC Staff
August 11, 2020

In reply to by Mark A Burns

On August 11, 2020, the FTC announced that it is sending refunds to 13,348 customers. The average refund amount is $684.24. If you receive a check, please cash it within 60 days. If you receive a PayPal payment, you have 30 days to accept the payment. For more details about the payment process, please read our related FAQ.

Melissa
March 30, 2019
I am a victim of this scam and I filed a complaint over the phone with the FTC last spring. Would it be beneficial at all to fill out another complaint through the website or will it just confuse the matter? Thank you
Biller supply
January 30, 2020
Okay, I watched these guys soak 40+ people into paying over $20,000 for a hands on training session in Las Vegas, Nv. The Thursday before the FTC SHUT THE AWS main office down. I was severely scorned by AWS managers for not buying into the scheme.. but we were interested in generating a business model with Amazon, the largest on line. I took a personal loan out to pay the credit card companies. I sure wish someone could manage to get these expensive suit wearing jerks to return money back to us!
FTC Staff
August 11, 2020

In reply to by Biller supply

On August 11, 2020 the FTC announced that it is sending refunds to 13,348 customers. The average refund amount is $684.24. If you receive a check, please cash it within 60 days. If you receive a PayPal payment, you have 30 days to accept the payment. For more details about the payment process, please read our related FAQ.

rocio70
July 09, 2020
Has it been decided if we will get our money back? I cannot find more information after 2018.
Purplekat
August 07, 2020
It's been a long time since any updates have been reported. When will the FTC know when ripped-off consumers will be refunded any monies for investing in this business scam?
Brian from N. …
August 11, 2020
There's a typo on the FTC page updating this case. The phone number to the refund administrator, JND Legal Administration, is (888) 383-0327. Press 5 to speak with an associate. I'm getting a refund of approx. $3,100. I lost almost $36,000 to FBA Stores; $1,000 for the three-day seminar plus $35,000 for the diamond membership. If you bought into those higher level memberships, it's too late. I guess I'm lucky to get back anything.