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Photo of a Woman on iPhone Getting Free Walmart Gift Card Text Message Spam

FTC To Free Gift Card Text Message Spammers: “Game Over”

March 22, 2013

Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer, Mobile Services

Striking another victory for consumers, the FTC recently announced that they're cracking down on the text message spammers behind sites like TargetContests.com, BestBuyWin.net and PrizePatrol.net/Walmart. Ea...

Recap: Scambook’s Twitter Chat with USA.gov and FTC

Miranda Perry

March 6, 2013

Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer

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Did you miss Wednesday's Twitter chat with USA.gov, the FTC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? As part of National Consumer Protection Week, the three agencies held a live Q&A session on Twitter ...

3D Graphic Rendering of a Gavel Representing Consumer Justice For Acai Berry Victims

Consumer Victory: FTC Shuts Down Fake News Sites Selling Acai Ultraberry Diet Products

Miranda Perry

February 15, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs

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In a recent win for consumers, the Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on fake new sites promoting Acai Berry weight loss products. The affiliate marketing network behind these schemes will be forced to s...

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