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VeriSign Hit With FTC Probe Over "Slamming" Allegations By Kevin Murphy The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating a recent VeriSign Inc domain name marketing campaign, following allegations from competitors that it constituted deceptive business practices, a spokesperson for the company confirmed yesterday. "We've been asked by the FTC not to comment on their request for information regarding our marketing activities," a VeriSign spokesperson told ComputerWire. "VeriSign has always taken its responsibility under the law seriously and we will of course cooperate fully with the FTC." The probe is believed to center around a direct mail campaign in which "renewal...