Documents obtained by the creators showed that Lear Capital pressured Andrea Makavoy into leaving a five-star Google review and reporting satisfaction to the Better Business Bureau in exchange for her refund.

“Web searches confirm that Lear Capital has faced numerous lawsuits and government actions for deceptive practices, including a $2.75 million settlement with the Los Angeles City Attorney in 2022 and a $6 million settlement with the New York Attorney General. These actions cited misleading marketing and exorbitant hidden fees. However, no legal documents, regulatory filings, or news reports available through search mention Andrea Makavoy by name or the specific allegation of the company withholding a refund in exchange for positive reviews. This specific claim relies on documents purportedly held by the content creators, which cannot be independently verified. Context: Lear Capital has a documented history of legal and regulatory trouble. In 2022, the company settled with the Los Angeles City Attorney for $2.75 million over allegations of unfair and deceptive business practices, including threatening customers who complained publicly. They also settled with the New York Attorney General for $6 million for similar misconduct.”