ad behind the window I was looking at? how can I stop this from happening?

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what is this and how can I stop them? I'm using firefox 48. happened on snow leopard a few times. now I'm running el capitan.

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It may block some pop under ads but I think I've had a few get through. Don't remember for sure because it doesn't happen often. Pretty sure I haven't seen the Verizon one.
 

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An anonymous survey to which you will be required to provide your email address at a minimum to collect any "supposed" reward which you will likely not want anyways.

This site only sprung to life 3 months ago.

Another vote for Ghostery.
 

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