Spyware cleaners, accused of scams, agree to follow law
A group of anti-spyware companies accused of scamming customers has agreed to follow local consumer protection laws, the Washington Attorney General's Office said Tuesday.
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State settles with software makers
The Washington Attorney General's office this week announced a settlement with a group of software companies accused of using deceptive warnings and "free scans" to sell anti-spyware programs and registry cleaners.
AG, scareware purveyors reach settlement
The Washington Attorney General's Office has reached an agreement with a collection of scareware companies which were accused of using deceptive warnings and "free scans" to sell anti-spyware programs and registry cleaners.The companies are owned and operated by Mississippi resident Bruce Christopher Cope. They include e-Next Media Inc.; c-Net Media Inc.; 2Squared Software LLC; Antispyware LLC ...