TOPEKA – Kansas consumers who were misled into signing up and paying for discount clubs and memberships may be entitled to refunds. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, along with 46 other attorneys general, have settled a lawsuit against Connecticut-based Affinion, and two subsidiaries. The attorneys general alleged the company engaged in deceptive practices to entice consumers to sign up for multiple discount clubs and membership programs. The services offered by the company included credit monitoring, roadside assistance and discounted travel. a fund is being established to provide approximately $19,000,000 dollars in refunds to consumers who received unauthorized charges for Affinion’s programs.
Updated 10/11/13 @ 1:00 p.m.
