FTC v. Optin Global, Inc.

In April 2005, the State of California and the Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Optin Global, Inc. and Vision Media Limited Corp. for spamming. The defendants sent over two million unsolicited e-mails in a single year advertising mortgage services, pharmaceuticals, auto warranties, and other products. Consumers who responded to the offers were prompted to provide personal information, which the defendants secretly sold to marketers. The defendants settled by paying $2.4 million in damages, penalties, and fees.