Copyright Infringement: Beware of emails from a fake law firm
There’s a new Internet scam being run by a fake German law firm. Here’s how it works… You receive an email from this nonexistent law firm that claims to represent companies whose copyrights you have...
View ArticleInternet Scammers Banned
There is no gray area when it comes to Internet scams. You’re either for Internet con artists or against them. As an Internet lawyer, I believe that now is the time for clarity on this issue. Today, I...
View ArticleHacking costs hotel chain
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has just sued a hotel chain for deceptive trade practices. Here’s what is alleged to have occurred. Hackers repeatedly gained access to hotel guests’ credit card...
View Article3 Legal Mistakes That Make Your Website Look Shady
Your website visitors quickly look for signs to see if you’re legit or a fraud. When you consider how many get-rich-quick con artists operate websites, who can blame them for being skeptical? Here are...
View ArticleWarning: Beware of this eBook Scam
There are some authors who have decided to squeeze an extra dollar or two out of their readers by engaging in deceptive trade practices when it comes to publishing Amazon Kindle and other eBook...
View ArticleHow to Be Smart in a World of Dumb Internet Marketers
The Web is overrun by dumb “gurus” who will try to sell you the latest quick fix for your online business. Why are they stupid? These Internet marketers are either: (a) dumb as a box of rocks; or (b)...
View ArticleAre You a Bitcoin Criminal?
For years, many entrepreneurs mistakenly thought that income received via PayPal was exempt from taxation. Some got away with not paying taxes on such income. Others were nailed in tax audits for...
View ArticleDo You Have Deceptive Inbound Marketing Syndrome?
Although “inbound marketing” isn’t dead, misuse of the term and deceptive claims as to its effectiveness have just about consigned the term to corporate buzzword bingo. You can see Dilbert’s...
View Article5 Costly Traps to Avoid when You Do Business on the Internet
When you’re doing business online, whether it’s buying something from a website or selling your own products and services, there are some mistakes that could cost you a fortune but can be easily...
View ArticleInternet Law News: Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign Nailed by FTC
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission just cracked down on alleged deceptive trade practices in a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. According to the FTC, funds were raised for a project to produce a board...
View ArticleAlibaba, Accounting Fraud, and Buying an Internet Business
In “Alibaba: Why It Could Fall 50% Further,” Jonathan Laing wrote in Barron’s about many alleged problems with the Chinese ecommerce giant, including financial irregularities, potential conflicts of...
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