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    #280 BBB 02-26-09 Monthly Disk 29

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    Pop-up ads can sometimes charge consumers' credit cards without permission. Consumers have reported unauthorized charges ranging from $12-60 labeled as Shoppers Advantage, Privacy Guard, or Great Fun from clicking on or improperly closing pop-up ads. The BBB warns consumers to be careful of pop-up ads and to always properly close them by clicking the 'X' button to avoid accidental credit card charges.

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    Pop-up ads can sometimes charge consumers' credit cards without permission. Consumers have reported unauthorized charges ranging from $12-60 labeled as Shoppers Advantage, Privacy Guard, or Great Fun from clicking on or improperly closing pop-up ads. The BBB warns consumers to be careful of pop-up ads and to always properly close them by clicking the 'X' button to avoid accidental credit card charges.

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    Pop-up ads can sometimes charge consumers' credit cards without permission. Consumers have reported unauthorized charges ranging from $12-60 labeled as Shoppers Advantage, Privacy Guard, or Great Fun from clicking on or improperly closing pop-up ads. The BBB warns consumers to be careful of pop-up ads and to always properly close them by clicking the 'X' button to avoid accidental credit card charges.

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    #280 BBB 02-26-09 Monthly Disk 29

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    Pop-up ads can sometimes charge consumers' credit cards without permission. Consumers have reported unauthorized charges ranging from $12-60 labeled as Shoppers Advantage, Privacy Guard, or Great Fun from clicking on or improperly closing pop-up ads. The BBB warns consumers to be careful of pop-up ads and to always properly close them by clicking the 'X' button to avoid accidental credit card charges.

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