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AzoogleAds.com Under Investigation by Florida Attorney General

Posted by Shawn Collins on March 21st, 2007 | 27 Comments

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The Office of the Attorney General of Florida, Economic Crimes Division, has launched an investigation of AzoogleAds.com.

According to the Florida Attorney General’s site, Case Number: L07-3-1044 was opened to investigate AzoogleAds.com for the allegation of…

Unfair and deceptive trade practices regarding online ringtone offers in violation of Chapter 501, Part II, Florida Statues.

The case file relates to a civil, not criminal, investigation. Also, note that the existence of an investigation does not constitute proof of any violation of law.

The Office of the Attorney General for the State of Florida was asking around about affiliate ringtone scams last month. Looks like they came up with some compelling information.

The outcome of this investigation could have a significant impact on many players in affiliate marketing.

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27 Comments
  1. On March 23 @ 9:21 am Conspiracy Theorist said

    Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm:

    I saw a thread about this on ThreadWatch the other day, and then it quickly disappeared.

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  2. On March 23 @ 3:14 pm john andrews said

    It’s been fun to watch your discussion of this Florida thing over the pst month, Shawn. Thanks for sticking to the focus over at TW, despite the “challenges”.

    I wonder what this might mean for afffiliates who cashed in on the allegedly deceptive ringtones campaigns in ‘04-’05. If there is a judgement, does it follow the money?

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  3. On October 10 @ 3:19 am Wan Su said

    yikes, is this for real ? that’s explain wht majority of my friends stop promoting ringtones

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  4. On April 18 @ 9:51 pm jonah said

    “How” does this Relate to the “Mature Singles” Dating Site that “claims” affiliation with azoogleads.com ???? E-Mail ‘response’ (?) to: jonahage54@gmail.com.

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  5. On April 18 @ 9:57 pm Shawn Collins said

    Jonah -

    I am not clear how your question relates to ringtones, but I would suggest you consult the dating site you reference or AzoogleAds.

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  6. On November 3 @ 10:23 am Michael said

    Really under investigation? Wow that seems strange

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  7. On November 5 @ 6:27 am gomuk said

    thanks for the news…..I am waiting the result investigation and your next posting…..

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  8. On November 5 @ 7:27 am Shawn Collins said
  9. On November 5 @ 8:27 am gomuk said

    thanks for the news…..I am waiting the result investigation and your next posting…..

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  10. On November 5 @ 9:27 am Shawn Collins said
  11. On November 18 @ 9:37 am Filipina said

    This is one of those threads that has me scratching my head, yet here I am reading and trying to figure out the connection between AzoogleAds.com and ring tones. Maybe I'm missing something and someone can enlighten me.

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  12. On November 26 @ 10:25 am Johnny said

    No connection at all filipina, some people just feel they should post a comment, doesnt matter the relevance of it

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  13. On November 29 @ 1:56 am satellite keys said

    Thanks,very interesting and useful post

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  14. On December 2 @ 12:27 pm nudity said

    Thanks,very interesting and useful post

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  15. On December 9 @ 12:28 pm Get Attorney said

    The case file relates to a civil, not criminal, investigation.
    Also note that the existence of an investigation does
    not constitute proof of any violation of law

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  16. On December 12 @ 10:53 am Get Attorney said

    What was the result of investigation. Do you came to some conclusion or you are still investigating it.

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  18. On January 25 @ 10:40 pm Pet Supplies said

    That's quite a bad news for publishers like me. I personally have not found them doing anything illegal. Hope they are out of it safe.

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  19. On January 30 @ 4:35 am Golf Holidays said

    I hope it ends well for Azoogleads. So far I am quite satisfied with their performance, and I have never heard of them violating any law.

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  20. On February 5 @ 5:15 pm Designer Clothing said

    AzoogleAds are already out of the accusations. So you guys don't stay worried. Things are quite ok now.

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  21. On June 23 @ 4:36 pm muffin9129 said

    It is good to hear that everything is okay. These guys will find anyway to hate on the affiliate marketers. Obviously jealous of the income, and ability to make money without ‘working’. Go on with your bad self AzoogleAds.

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