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FTC goes after fake news ads on the Web

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Bernard McCoy

The Federal Trade Commission has asked the federal courts to temporarily halt what it calls “allegedly deceptive tactics” of 10 operations using fake news websites to market acai berry weight-loss products. The FTC seeks to permanently stop this misleading practice … Continue reading →

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