In a world of acronyms gone mad there is now flogging to wrap one\u2019s head around. Flog is a fake blog.<\/p>\n
Who hasn\u2019t landed on a fake blog style website at one time or another? The problem is, not everyone knows they\u2019ve landed on a flog. Typically, a flog deals with false advertising and unproven claims with fake testimonials. \u201cIt\u2019s the latest way to scam money from unsuspecting surfers. Why is this important to know? It\u2019s important to know because this practice is just beginning and lawyers need to be in a position to provide advice to advertisers and consumers about these sites,\u201d explained David Alden Erikson, a Los Angeles Internet law attorney.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen advising an advertiser, I\u2019d tell them that flogs may leave them open to both civil and\/or criminal liability according to federal advertising laws and FTC rules. Yes, truth in advertising, honest and legit testimonials, etc., may reduce liability for (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a world of acronyms gone mad there is now flogging to wrap one\u2019s head around. Flog is a fake blog. Who hasn\u2019t landed on a fake blog style website at one time or another? The problem is, not everyone…<\/span><\/p>\n