This company issued 'final notice' letters to American homeowners — despite not being a lender, investigation shows. How to protect against high-pressure marketing tactics

Mailer investigation

In announcing the conclusion of its investigation, the Connecticut attorney general's office stated: "Integrity Admin Group attempted to lure homeowners into paying for services through misleading, high-pressure mailings. The letters sought to create a false sense of urgency, with phrases like 'final notice,' and 'immediate response requested.'"

These types of phrases could cause any consumer to stop in their tracks. The state slapped the company with a $10,000 fine along with a series of injunctive terms aimed at ending deceptive marketing practices.

But that's not all. In California, "Integrity Admin Group" was served a cease and desist order by the state in 2023 following an investigation into home warranty mailers sent to hundreds of thousands of consumers.

Atlanta News First reports it attempted to contact "Integrity Admin Group" management but did not receive a reply.

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Spot high-pressure marketing

It's important to spot red flags when it comes to potentially deceptive marketing.

First, if you receive a notice urging you to act quickly to purchase some kind of coverage, be sure to read the fine print. Check if there's a line that says something to the effect of "this company is not affiliated with your mortgage lender or bank." If there isn't one, your best bet is to double-check with your service provider to see if the notice is legitimate. Call the number on their website and they can confirm if the letter is real or came from an outside party.

If you're being asked to renew a service, such as a home warranty, be sure to check if you had this service to begin with and you're not being sold a new product.

Before you get in bed with a company, do your research on them. See if they have a solid reputation before you pay for anything.

Consumers who are careful about whom they do business with offer themselves solid protection.