And herein lies the problem...
This company probably netted millions from this scam in edition to causing considerable harm to many people and they only pay a $17K fine. This is precisely what is wrong with the FTC and why consumer fraud grown exponentially in the U.S.. Just as with Microsucks, if you can reap billions annually from defrauding consumers and violating anti-trust laws and the fine is a few million dollars or Euros, the net is BILLIONS in profit from fraud.
The FCC and FTC are a disgrace and have failed the populace.