This scam preys on small business owners looking to protect an invention. The so-called "promotion company" will charge a hefty fee to "evaluate" the invention. The …
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Congress Debates Proposed Anti-Spyware Bill
The Spy Act (Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass) is being debated in the U.S. House of Representatives. How will this affect your business? Hopefully …
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ID Theft And Photocopiers
Because most photocopiers store scanned information digitally, identity thieves are targeting them. If you own a machine, make sure the data is secure. If you make …
Federal Trade Commission Tackles Kmart’s Deceptive Gift Cards
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Kmart over deceptive gift card advertising and sales practices. Consisting of fine print in …
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Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) Hits Small Webcasters
The CRB has dramatically hiked the royalty rates for licensed music broadcast on the Internet. If you're using, or considering using, such music as part of your business, check out the new …
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Internet Attorney: Cybersquatting Draws Microsoft’s Wrath
After suing hundreds of cybersquatting domain name owners last year for infringing on its trademarked terms, Microsoft (MSFT) has announced that it will launch a new round of lawsuits against …
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