CarShield and American Auto Shield to Pay $10 Million to Settle FTC Charges

CarShield and its administrator, American Auto Shield (AAS), will pay $10 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges over deceptive advertising and telemarketing practices. The FTC found that many CarShield customers faced unexpected repair costs despite paying up to $120 per month for vehicle service contracts (VSCs). Celebrity endorsements in CarShield’s ads also allegedly