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. |
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AG unit handling case: |
Economic Crimes Division in Tampa, Florida |
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