On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 22:44:21 GMT, ptsc <ptsc@nowhere.com> wrote in <bo15i0tuogm31ben3e7v3hv94jcqv9vfq6@4ax.com>:

>>Amy & Richard Acunto
>
>Richard Acunto is or was a principal in the Survival Insurance swindle
>operation, among other questionable ventures. He was accused of fraudulent
>practices in that capacity.

On July 17, 1999, the California Department of Insurance sought to revoke their license. The alleged modus operandi:

First, unsuspecting consumers are falsely promised the lowest rates guaranteed. Then, they are gouged with excessive fees. And, finally, they are subjected to threats, harassment, and a tarnished credit report for simply shopping around and finding a better deal."

(Excerpt from press release 109/1999 by the California Department of Insurance)

When the press release above vanished from the website of the California Department of Insurance, I e-mailed them to ask whether they had been a settlement. I received this:

1. One year license suspension stayed, unconditionally, and respondents placed on a 2 year probation.

2. Respondents shall obey all laws of the State of California and the USA and all regulations promulgated thereunder.

3. Shall not sell any towing policy unless disclosed in writing to the may have. applicant that said policy is not required in order to purchase other coverage from Respondents and that towing policy may be duplicative of other coverage applicant.

4. Shall provide a "Schedule of Fees" at the time of sale to every customer.

5. Shall establish and maintain toll-free telephone number solely to handle complaints or any requests for assistance from customers. Will respond to any customer complaints either orally or in writing, within 72 hours.

6. Within 10 days from the end of each 6 month interval during the period of probation, file a report with DOI setting forth number of complaints received from customers; how long it took to respond to each complaint; how long it took to resolve each complaint; if resolved, what the resolution was for each complaint.

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