FTC sues GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and Scott Zuckerman over government impersonation scheme

What happened

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against GovAssist LLC, Entry LLC and individual Scott Zuckerman for allegedly deceiving travelers seeking passport services by impersonating the federal government and using deceptive ads, misleading promises, and fake reviews.

Why it matters for trust and compliance

• Its status is filed. The case is still open; the outcome may change what it means.
• The FTC’s action targets deceptive practices that exploit consumers seeking government services, highlighting enforcement of consumer protection against fraud.

Who is affected