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Israeli Cosmetics Firm Accused of Defrauding Disabled Man in California

An Israeli-owned cosmetics company, Mazal Group, is being investigated by U.S. police after a disabled man alleged employees pressured him into spending nearly $52,000. Victor Chisolm claims he was held in a back room until he paid for products and gave tips.

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Israeli Cosmetics Firm Accused of Defrauding Disabled Man in California
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What happened

  1. 01Mazal Group, an Israeli cosmetics firm, faces a police investigation in California.
  2. 02A disabled man, Victor Chisolm, claims employees defrauded him of nearly $52,000.
  3. 03Chisolm alleges he was held against his will until he paid for products and tips.
  4. 04The company denies the allegations and blames a "rogue employee."
  5. 05The affected store was closed, and a refund was offered for review removal.

The company denies the allegations, blaming a "rogue employee," and has offered a refund in exchange for removing negative reviews.

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