Ars Technica is reporting that a customer of Classmates.com, a people finding and social networking service, is suing them for sending deceptive emails that trick people into signing up for their paid service. Here’s an excerpt:

          “Your former classmates are trying to contact you! Upgrade now to see their messages!” That’s the pitch many of us have seen from Classmates.com as a lure to pony up for a subscription. At least one former customer says that the claims are fraudulent and has filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. Depending on how the case moves forward, it could have an impact on how Classmates.com, and other sites, advertise their services.

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