FTC v. OTO Analytics, Inc., also d/b/a Womply — FTC Case Page (Last Updated April 4, 2024)

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Federal Trade Commission case page for Federal Trade Commission v. OTO Analytics, Inc., also d/b/a Womply, and Toby Scammell, Docket Number 3:24-cv-01661 in the Northern District of California, last updated April 4, 2024 with the case status shown as Pending. The case summary states that Womply and its CEO, Toby Scammell, agreed to pay $26 million to settle FTC charges concerning small businesses seeking PPP funding. It states that the complaint alleges they advertised that small businesses could successfully get PPP funding through Womply, while more than 60 percent of Womply applications never resulted in funding. The case timeline lists the complaint and a proposed stipulated order on March 18, 2024 and the Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment on April 4, 2024.

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April 4, 2024

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, Plaintiff, v. OTO ANALYTICS, INC., also d/b/a WOMPLY, a corporation, and TOBY SCAMMELL, individually and as an officer of OTO ANALYTICS, INC., Defendants.

Docket Number

3:24-cv-01661

Federal Court

Northern District of California

Case Summary

Womply and its CEO, Toby Scammell , have agreed to pay $26 million to settle FTC charges they preyed on small businesses in desperate need of PPP funding. The FTC’s complaint alleges they widely advertised that small businesses – particularly one-person businesses like gig workers – could successfully get PPP funding when they applied through Womply. The complaint charges, however, that more than 60 percent of Womply applications never resulted in funding.

In addition, according to the complaint, Womply and Scammell advertised that their automated processes and good customer service would help small businesses secure PPP loans fast. In fact, applicants regularly faced significant issues that slowed down or fully hindered their applications and were often unable to receive customer service assistance they were promised, according to the complaint.

Case Timeline

April 4, 2024

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Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment (266.98 KB)

March 18, 2024

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Complaint for Permanent Injunction, Monetary Relief, and Other Relief (290.97 KB)

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Proposed Stipulated Order For Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment (1.14 MB)

PRESS RELEASE: FTC Actions Against Companies Making Deceptive Pandemic Loan Promises Lead to Record $59 Million in Damages

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