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Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company

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Feds Force Shut Down of Bitcoin Mining Company

Consumers never received costly machines advertised as helping them obtain the virtual currency.

Oh, Verizon

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Oh, Verizon

Navigating the minefield of wireless customer service.

Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

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Best Buy: Buy It Now with Confidence (and Questions)

The fine print of Price Match Guarantees.

The War Z Returns to Steam, Minus False Claims

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The War Z Returns to Steam, Minus False Claims

Complaints about missing features prompt changes.

AviaGames

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AviaGames

Allegations: Falsely representing that users play games of skill against other players when they are actually playing against “computer bots in a stacked game of chance”

Solitaire Cash, Bubble Cash, Bingo Cash, 21 Cash, and Cookie Cash

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Solitaire Cash, Bubble Cash, Bingo Cash, 21 Cash, and Cookie Cash

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that users play games of skill against other players when they are actually playing against computer bots that control the outcome of games

What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

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What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not

And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

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FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Don’t Friend the Ramnit Worm

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Don’t Friend the Ramnit Worm

Hackers are now seeking new targets, moving from e-mail to social networking sites. In January 2012, experts at online security firm, Seculert, uncovered a powerful hybrid worm/virus that was burrowing…

Rise of the Supercookie

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Rise of the Supercookie

You don’t just have to worry about cookies anymore. Now you have to worry about super cookies. Online advertiser, ScanScout, reached a settlement with the FTC on November 8, 2011…

“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

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“Low Cost” Internet Access Can Really Add Up

There are many considerations when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider – type (cable, dial-up, DSL, or satellite), speed, price, hardware needed, reliability, and level of support. When…

How Investing in the Cutting Edge Can Bleed You Dry