Porn Sites Extorting Customers After 'Free' Trial

McAfee's Avert Labs is reporting at least one online porn site is doing what many say amounts to extortion. The site, which is unnamed, allows visitors to access it free for three days after requiring them to download software to do so. You can already see where this is going. The site allows users access for the three days but if they don't end up subscribing afterwards they are subjected to a barrage of pop-up ads both on and offline. The large windows pop up and stay open for 10 minutes and appear on top of whatever windows are already open demanding payment of $80 for 90 more days of access to the pornographic site. The windows will not close and return to their original size if minimized. Imagine the unwitting businessman or schoolteacher giving a presentation from his laptop when this ad pops up for the next 10 minutes. Now the site actually states they will do this in small print in the terms and conditions but of course most users never read these, and who would expect such a policy to be stated? This just shows there are more hidden dangers of surfing porn sites than you may be aware of. Viruses and malware are often found on sites offering 'free' porn. Be especially wary of any site requiring you to download special software to view pictures or videos. Be sure of what you're clicking 'yes' to.

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