Active Public Consumer-Related Investigation
The case file cited below relates to a civil -- not a criminal -- investigation. The existence of an investigation does not constitute proof of any violation of law.

Case Number: L09-3-1186

Subject of investigation:

INUVO, Inc., formerly d/b/a iLead Media, LLC d/b/a Home Biz Ventures, LLC d/b/a Bidfuel.com and Blogtoolkit.com

Subject's address:

15550 Lighthouse Drive, Third Floor Clearwater, FL 33760

Subject's business:

An internet website which advertises a product which is to aid in the selling of items over the eBay network.

Allegation or issue being investigated:
Unfair and Deceptive Trade practices involving negative option transactions wherein the consumer is unaware that the acceptance of the free product automatically includes a 14 day trial membership. By failing to respond to the company within the 14 day period, the consumer is immediately charged a $39.95 monthly fee.

AG unit handling case:

Economic Crimes Division in Tampa, Florida


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