AG Ford announced a proposed settlement requiring the operators of a tax debt relief scheme to surrender more than $8 million in cash and additional assets valued at nearly $10 million. The recovered assets are intended to provide consumer relief to individuals harmed by the defendants’ alleged deceptive tax debt relief scheme. The settlement also permanently bans the individual defendants from debt relief services, tax preparation services, telemarketing and other deceptive business practices. The settlement resolves allegations against Terrance Selb and Tyler Bennett, operators of American Tax Service (ATS), who are accused of misleading consumers seeking assistance with tax debt and collecting millions of dollars through deceptive practices. 

"Consumers who are struggling with tax debt deserve honest information and legitimate assistance, not false promises and scare tactics. My office will continue working with our federal partners to hold those accountable who prey on vulnerable consumers and exploit their financial concerns for profit." -AG Ford