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     LOS ANGELES (CN) - Though it claims to be free, the SaveBig.com online auction site charges $99 "without any authorization whatsoever," suckering consumers who believe they are "simply 'registering' for a free trial offer," a class action claims in Superior Court.
     Irate customers claim that "in addition to the deceptive 'free bids,' promotional 'pop-up' and 'teaser' ads, SaveBig.com also utilizes at least two phony news reports that are made to appear to be legitimate news editorial stories from official news channels."
     Three named plaintiffs, from three states, claim SaveBig.com immediately charges its suckers $99 when they click on an ad, though not a single registration step on its website "indicates that there is any type of registration fee or other initial fee."
     Also sued is Kool House, a Delaware LLC based in Culver City, Calif.
     The "phony news reports are carefully placed by defendants in order to lure consumers to SaveBig.com," according to the 31-page complaint. "The headline of the news stories is: 'SaveBig Saves Consumers 95% Off Retail,' and the stories indicate that the story is either: (1) 'part of a new series: "Ways to Save Money During the Recession" We examine tips for getting what they need for much less!'; or (2) 'part of a new series: "How to Save Big Bucks When Shopping Online."'
     "The news stories also deceptively include the statement 'As Seen On,' followed by numerous logos for legitimate news sources, including ABC, Fox News, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, and USA Today. However, no link is provided to any stories on SaveBig.com that are conducted by any of those news sources, and there do not appear to be any such stories on or in those news outlets."
     And in a nice, or perhaps wretched, touch, according to the complaint: "(B)oth 'news stories' include the first name (no last name) of a supposed news reporter named 'Johanna,' followed by a statement indicating that she 'investigates new shopping trends on the Internet.' Interestingly, the photos provided of the reporter 'Johanna' in the stories are of two different women (one blonde and one brunette)." (Parentheses in complaint.)
     In its phony "news stories," SaveBig.

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The promotion "Bid Back Madness" has been extended through July 31st on the penny auction site HappyBidDay. The promotion was originally slated to extend through June 30th but has been extended due to its strong popularity. With the Bid Back Madness promotion each bid that you place on a regular 1 cent auction, you will receive a free happy bid in your account. Thus, if you spend 50 bids on an auction you will receive 50 free bids. The free bids will be added to your account once the auction in complete. Keep in mind though that free bids can only be used on Happy Auctions.

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