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Internet Investigations: Modem Hijacking, Unauthorized Credit Card Charges . . .

12/18/2000

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Challenges of High-Tech Fraud

Modem Hijacking

The Results

Federal Trade Commission v. Verity International Ltd., Integretel, Inc., Robert Green,and Marilyn Shein October 5, 2000

The Latest Videotext Scam

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We were able to detect and stop the scheme within 3 weeks

The Offer:

Sample Offer:

Disclosures (17 Screen Long!!!)

The Dialing Screen

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Calls are “short-stopped”

Telephone Payment System

Adult Information Services: Unauthorized Charges

“Your card will NOT be billed.”

Adult Information Services: Unauthorized Charges

“Prove that you’re over 18 and you can try us FREE, yes FREE.” “The US Government demands that you be an adult 18 years or over to view the material presented on this site.”

Conclusions Regarding High-Tech Fraud:

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What is UCITA?

THE FTC and UCITA

Consumer Protection Concerns Expressed in Letters to NCCUSL

Unconscionability

Post-Sale Disclosures

Limitations on Right to Return

UCITA’s Definition of “Conspicuous”

FTC DOT COM Disclosures list the following considerations for determining whether a disclosure is clear and conspicuous

Self-Help Remedies

Information Licensing

FTC’s Symposium on High-Tech Warranty Issues and UCITA

Issues Discussed at Symposium

Other Concerns Raised

FTC Staff to Hold Regional Workshops

Questions?

Author: Eric A. Wenger, Federal Trade Commission, Division of Marketing Practices

NCSL Contact: Jo Anne Bourquard

NCSL Home Page: http://www.ncsl.org

Other information:
Joint AFI/ASI Winter Meeting
Wasington, DC
December 13-15, 2000

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Internet Investigations: Modem Hijacking, Unauthorized Credit Card Charges . . .

12/18/2000

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