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Starcom MediaVest Group's Spark SMG at Center of Suzuki Scam Ads

adscam1027.jpgBreaking: Gawker Media fell victim to phony ad sales from scammers claiming to work for Spark SMG, a Chicago-based agency which until recently represented Suzuki. AgencySpy has learned Gawker never received payment for the ads, which crashed browsers and in some cases installed spyware on visitors' computers.

Starcom MediaVest Group's Spark SMG at Center of Suzuki Scam Ads (AgencySpy)


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