Phybbit Apologizes for Incorrect Statements Regarding MRC Certification
TOKYO, June 17, 2020 (Newswire.com) - Phybbit would like to apologize to the MRC that, due to a translation issue, it incorrectly stated in prior English press releases that SpiderAF is accredited by the Media Rating Council (MRC), a U.S. nonprofit organization that conducts audits and reviews. Phybbit has never been accredited by the MRC, and Phybbit has reached out to the press outlets and sources that have the incorrect information for a correction as of June 15, 2020.
Incorrect：Phybbit recently earned accreditation by the U.S.-based Media Rating Council (MRC).
Correct：Phybbit is also compliant with the U.S.-based Media Rating Council (MRC) guidelines.
Phybbit wants to bring to your attention that there are suspicious emails that have been sent from outside of Japan that are targeting the credibility of “SpiderAF”, an ad fraud countermeasure tool developed an provided by Phybbit Co., Ltd. Although these emails include a prompt to reply to the sender, there is a possibility that these emails are malicious and/or phishing attempts. If you receive a suspicious email about “SpiderAF”, please contact Phybbit as soon as possible. Contact from Phybbit will come from the Phybbit.com domain.
In the email, it is stated that Phybbit’s service “SpiderAF” does not utilize machine learning and cannot help prevent ad fraud, but this is untrue and has no basis. Phybbit sincerely apologizes to all of their clients for the concern Phybbit has caused. Since such statements are likely to cause rumors and misinformation about Phybbit’s services, Phybbit will work with its legal counsel to take necessary action, such as filing criminal and civil charges.
Phybbit and the SpiderAF team would like to express their sincere apology to anyone involved and will do their best to avoid similar situations in the future.
For more information, please contact-Phybbit Co., Ltd.
Email: pr@phybbit.com
Source: Phybbit, Ltd.
