Doral Scuba Op Accused Of Fraud Shut Down
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MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) - A scuba shop in Doral has been shut down by the state.
State Attorney General investigators found Ocean Hunters Inc.and its owner, Abdiel Falcon, intentionally misled people who purchased scuba diving certification courses.
The probe into the business practices of Ocean Hunters was initiated after several consumers filed claims alleging fraud and the issuance of counterfeit diving certifications.
Under an agreement filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, Ocean Hunters and Falcon are permanently barred from doing any type of scuba diving business, including instruction and charter trips. Falcon also agreed to pay $50,000 in restitution.
Consumers who believe they may have been defrauded can contact the attorney general's office to file a complaint.
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