Article 6KBVD FTC goes undercover to probe suspected antivirus scam, scores $26M settlement

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

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Story ImageImagine 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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