Business ProfileforOptima Advocates
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The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On June 8, 2021, Optima Advocates entered into a Settlement Agreement with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. The Agreement settles allegations that the business violated the Student Loan Servicing Act and California Consumer Financial Protection Law by acting as an intermediary for borrowers and their student loan lenders without a license. It was also alleged that the business violated the Federal Trade Commission Act through the receipt of advance fees for debt relief services, and engaging in deceptive acts and practices by misleading consumers as to the nature and results of Optima Advocates’ services. Under terms of the Order, the business agreed to issue refunds to consumers, pay a penalty of $47,500.00, and cease all unlicensed activities.
This action is final.
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This is a multi-location business.
- Location of This Business
- 17981 Sky Park Cir Ste D, Irvine, CA 92614-6347
- BBB File Opened:
- 4/16/2019
- Business Started:
- 6/15/2017
- Type of Entity:
- Sole Proprietorship
- Alternate Business Name
- Optima Advocates Inc
- Related Businesses
- Business Management
- Mr. Essam Abdullah, Owner
- Contact Information
Customer Contact
- Mr. Essam Abdullah, Owner
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2 Customer Complaints
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09/28/2022
- Complaint Type:
- Order Issues
- Status:
- BBB unable to locate business
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