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FTC goes undercover to probe suspected antivirus scam, scores $26M settlement

Thursday March 14, 2024. 09:24 PM , from TheRegister
Imagine trying to trick folks into buying $500 of unnecessary repairs – and they turn out to be federal agents
A pair of tech support businesses accused of swindling marks out of their hard-earned cash have agreed to cough up a $26 million settlement following an undercover probe by the FTC.…
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