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Old 07-07-2010, 07:37 AM
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Default Grrrr!

The more I think about t his, the more upset I get. Can you imagine the people who have been taken advantage of on this deal? They even have financing available:

One Application, Multiple Loan Options
Loan amounts from $1,000 to $50,000
Rates as low as 3.99%*
12 Month Interest Free Loans*
No Pre-payment Penalty*


But the real point I want to make is how corporate America is using social media to make a buck (and LOTS of them!)

Anybody can use this Marketwire website and make about any claim they want:
http://www.marketwire.com/

Note the name is so close to "Marketwatch," a reputable site. In fact, Marketwire somehow superimposes itself over a Marketwatch page, making it appear more authentic.

Is there anything we can/should do as patient advocates to draw attention to this hype? (I cannot take on another prooject right now, but some of you sure could do a good job).
Peggy
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