February 18, 2026 – Notice to Consumers
In the course of his duties, the Receiver had Defendants’ mail forwarded to our office. A review of the mail revealed a substantial number of consumer payments to the Defendants’ fraudulent companies. As we wind down the receivership, we will be returning these uncashed payments. Consumers should begin to receive letters from the Receiver which containing the uncashed payments in the next two weeks.
June 18, 2025 – Stipulated Final Order for Permanent Injunction
All Defendants have entered into a Stipulated Final Order for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Judgment, and Other Relief. The Receiver is winding down the receivership and has until June 18, 2026 to file a final report, fee application, and request for discharge.
March 18, 2025 – Stipulated Preliminary Injunction Entered
On March 12, 2025, the FTC and Defendants entered an agreement to maintain the injunction – a Stipulation to Enter Preliminary Injunction and the Stipulated Preliminary Injunction was entered on March 18, 2025. This agreement will continue the Receivership and the restrictions of the TRO until there is a resolution or trial of the case.
March 13, 2025 – Temporary Receiver’s Preliminary Report Filed
On March 13, 2025, the Temporary Receiver filed his Preliminary Report with the Court and suspended the businesses’ operations and after conducting a review of the businesses. See Receiver’s Preliminary Report in documents section of this page for further background.
February 24, 2025 – Notice of FTC Complaint and Temporary Restraining Order
On February 24, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a lawsuit against Blackrock Services, Inc.; Liberty Credit Management, Inc.; Civil Complaint Administration; Pacific Billing Solutions, Inc.; and Cornerstone Legal Group, LLC. The individuals named in the lawsuit are Ryan Evans and Mitchell Evans.
The FTC Complaint alleges that “Defendants have deceived and threatened consumers into paying debts that consumers do not actually owe or that Defendants do not have the authority to collect.. . . . Defendants’ fraudulent scheme includes sending consumers letters representing that (1) consumers owe some purported amount from an outstanding payday loan; (2) Defendants are law firms and plan on imminently filing a lawsuit; (3) consumers’ credit scores are being damaged due to these purportedly outstanding debts; and (4) consumers can avoid a lawsuit if they pay to settle the purported debt.” Defendants are based in Orange County, California, with mail drop locations throughout the United States.
The Court entered a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) on February 27, 2025 which prohibits any further unlawful conduct and appoints a Temporary Receiver to take possession and control of the businesses. The Temporary Receiver is an agent of the Court and is not affiliated with the FTC. The Temporary Receiver has suspended the businesses’ operations and is now conducting a review of the businesses.
We will post periodic updates to this website. If you have additional questions, please send them to info@regulatoryresolutions.com and reference the company involved in the subject line. Please be aware it may take some time to receive a response.