Global U.S. Resources
The FTC alleged that Global U.S. Resources and Louis Salatto charged upfront fees for an envelope-stuffing work-at-home offer but failed to provide the promised materials, income, or refunds. A court halted the operation pending the case.
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- Registrations
- Global U.S. Resources, et al. (FTC case 102-3162, 2010)
- Jurisdictions
- United States (federal)
Court halted an envelope-stuffing offer while the FTC case proceeded
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court temporarily halted an envelope-stuffing operation run by Global U.S. Resources and Louis Salatto. The FTC alleged that the defendants induced consumers to pay upfront fees with false promises of substantial work-at-home income. The court also froze their assets while the agency sought a permanent prohibition against the alleged practices.
According to the complaint, Salatto had advertised nationwide since at least 2005 through classified advertising networks, local pennysavers, and community newspapers. Ads promised weekly earnings ranging from $1,200 to $4,400 and said no experience was necessary. People who responded were typically told they would receive $8 for every brochure they stuffed, plus 25 percent of sales generated by their mailings. They were instructed to pay a purportedly refundable fee, typically $40, by cash, check, or money order.
The FTC alleged that consumers who paid received either nothing or a pamphlet called “Secret Home Employment Guide.” The pamphlet listed other work-at-home opportunities and explained how to market them. According to the complaint, consumers did not receive the necessary envelope-stuffing materials, the promised income, or requested refunds. Some obtained refunds only after complaining to a Better Business Bureau or law enforcement agency.
What is not established
The FTC stated that its complaint was not a finding or ruling that the defendants violated the law. The supplied release describes a temporary restraining order and an ongoing case, not a final judgment or settlement.
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- Enforcement action September 21, 2010
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First recorded September 21, 2010 · Last updated September 21, 2010