Important Notice: Potential Scam Impacting Marriage and Family Therapists

MetroMFT has been made aware of a concerning issue involving the website 7cups.com, where numerous therapists are listed—without their knowledge or consent. The site collects potential client information which may then be used for the company’s own purposes, raising ethical and legal concerns.

A class action lawsuit has been filed regarding this practice. You can view the legal update here on LinkedIn.

If you believe your professional information is listed without your authorization, we recommend the following steps:

1. Request Data Removal:
   Submit a request through the 7 Cups website:
   Data Removal Request Form
   – Choose “Data Removal Request” from the dropdown menu
   – Complete the form online
   – You should receive an email confirmation within 24 hours

2. Contact Their Legal Department:
   – Email: legal@7cups.com
   – Or send a formal cease-and-desist letter to:
   7 Cups of Tea Company
   1201 Orange Street, #600
   Wilmington, Delaware 19899

3. File Complaints with Authorities:
   – Your State Attorney General (cite potential violation of the Lanham Act)
   – Federal Trade Commission (FTC): www.ftc.gov
   – Better Business Bureau (BBB): www.bbb.org

We will continue monitoring the situation and exploring potential organizational responses. If you have questions or want to share your experience, feel free to contact us directly.