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FTC v. ABC Hispana, Inc. et al, No. 17-00252 (C.D. CA April 18, 2017) Preliminary Injunction Order (Affinity Fraud)

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Page 1: FTC v. ABC Hispana, Inc. et al, No. 17-00252 (C.D. CA April 18, 2017) Preliminary Injunction Order (Affinity Fraud)
Page 2: FTC v. ABC Hispana, Inc. et al, No. 17-00252 (C.D. CA April 18, 2017) Preliminary Injunction Order (Affinity Fraud)

Case 5:17-cv-00252-JGB-DTB Document 35 Filed 04/18/17 Page 2 of 21 Page ID #:1410

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