AUCI was a victim of a third party releasing a PR then rescinding the offer within hours after making it. This was a SCAM brought upon AUCI. Below is another company that is experiencing the same thing as far as fake PRs are concerned:
MOBILE DATA CORP. WARNS PUBLIC OF UN-SOLICITED EMAIL SPAMFont size: A | A | A2:12 PM ET 2/23/11 | PR Newswire Mobile Data Corp. (OTCBB: MBYL) is cautioning the public about an illegal spam operation being conducted by a third party unknown to Mobile Data Corp. or its officers through the unauthorized distribution of company press releases and company information. Mobile Data Corp. does not condone the use of spam and demands that the responsible party immediately cease the illegal spam operation. Mobile Data Corp. is currently investigating the source of this illegal spam operation.
Mobile Data Corp. encourages the public to thoroughly research an investment prior to making a financial commitment or seek the advice of a licensed broker prior to investing in its stock or any other company's stock. Mobile Data Corp. recommends to never rely upon unsolicited email or phone calls to enter into the investment decision process.
Management deeply regrets the inconvenience this illegal spam operation may have caused and apologizes to any one who has been affected. For the record, Mobile Data Corp. has not given any authorization for any third party or company to perform in this manner. These actions qualify as stock promotion and are classified as illegal marketing tactics.