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Late last week, it was reported that online search and advertising giant Google had been repeatedly warned about questionable online drug sellers illegally advertising on its network and had set aside $500 million for a possible fine from the US Department of Justice. On the heels of that story, this week, it was reported that other large web companies such as Microsoft and Yahoo! may have engaged in the same practices. At issue are ads for online pharmacies outside the US promising to ship prescription drugs to US consumers without proof of prescription. The authenticity of the drugs is often in question and they may be shipped in unmarked packages designed to clear customs without raising suspicions.

More Net giants deal in shady drug ads (CNet News)

REPORT: Google Was Warned About Illegal Drug Ads In 2003 (Business Insider)

Google Was Warned on Rogue Drug Ads (Wall Street Journal)

Google’s Drug Problem: Ads Continued in Spite of Warnings [REPORT] (Mashable)