The Office of the Attorney General secured a $10.76 million Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction against BINT Operations LLC, operating under the name "Blessings in No Time," and its owners LaShonda and Marlon Moore of Frisco, Texas. The judgment was issued following the OAG's successful prosecution of the company and individuals for operating an illegal pyramid scheme.
The enforcement action targeted what the Attorney General's office characterized as a fraudulent operation that exploited consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pyramid schemes violate the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by requiring participants to pay money to join a program where compensation is derived primarily from recruiting new participants rather than from the sale of legitimate products or services to consumers.
Under the terms of the Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction, the defendants are permanently prohibited from operating pyramid schemes and are subject to the substantial monetary judgment. The court's order effectively shuts down the "Blessings in No Time" operation and imposes significant financial consequences on its operators.
The case represents part of the Texas Attorney General's broader consumer protection enforcement efforts, which have included recent high-profile actions against major hotel chains for deceptive pricing practices and ongoing investigations into digital advertising monopolies. The timing during the COVID-19 pandemic reflects a period when many consumers were particularly vulnerable to financial scams.
The successful prosecution demonstrates Texas's commitment to protecting consumers from fraudulent investment schemes, particularly those that prey upon individuals during times of economic uncertainty and hardship.