|
Better Business Bureaus BBB
Better Business Bureaus (BBBs) are nonprofit organizations supported primarily by local business members. The focus of BBB activities is to promote an ethical marketplace by encouraging honest advertising and selling practices, and by providing alternative dispute resolution.
Warranties
Warranties and guarantees are a manufacturer’s or seller’s promise to stand behind its product or service.
Telemarketer fraud
It’s important to know who you’re dealing with. If a company or charity is unfamiliar, check it out with your state or local consumer agency and the Better Business Bureau.
Lemon Law Protection
Lemon Law applies to any new vehicle purchased and registered laws are by state
SLAMMING
The term used to describe what occurs when a customer’s long distance service is switched from one long distance company to another without the customer’s permission. Such unauthorized switching violates FCC rules.
Fake Check Scams
Fake check scammers hunt for victims. They scan newspaper and online advertisements for people listing items for sale, and check postings on online job sites from people seeking employment. They place their own ads with phone numbers or email addresses for people to contact them.
CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a Federal Government regulatory agency The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products
Investment Scams
Steer clear of “offshore investments.” These are often promoted as a way to avoid taxes. Actually, you are still liable for taxes, and the investments themselves are usually very risky
Collateral
Property, such as stocks, bonds or a car, offered to support a loan and subject to seizure if you default.
Billing Error
Any mistake in your monthly statement as defined by the Fair Credit Billing Act.
|
Did You Know?