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WASHINGTON — An Illinois company offering free Internet access scammed customers out of about $500,000 in bogus setup fees, federal regulators alleged Monday.
The site, run by New Millennium Concepts, was called Rhinopoint.com.
Rhinopoint.com encouraged customers to pay a one-time fee ranging from $10 to $16 to join its network. After completing a questionnaire, the customers agreed to complete monthly marketing surveys. In return, they would receive free or reduced-cost Internet service.
The Federal Trade Commission, which is suing the company, said at least 59,000 people enrolled.
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