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A Guide to Consumer Scams continued...
GENERAL TIPS FROM THE FTC
How to avoid Fraud
- Know the company with
which you plan to do business.
- A reputable company will
be pleased to send you
information. A fraudulent
promotion often requires an
immediate response.
- Never reveal account
numbers, partial account numbers,
or any other personal
identification to strangers,
especially over the phone.
- Never send cash by private
carrier.
- Required overnight
delivery of checks or money orders
is an indication of fraud.
Frauds which use the mail are
investigated by federal
agents.
- Never pay up-front fees
for services which normally
operate on a commission
basis or charge interest.
Employment agencies, real
estate agents, and travel
agents generally operate on
a commission basis. Lenders
charge interest rates.
- When anyone tells you that
you have won a prize, hold
on to your money. Any time
you are told you have won a
prize and have to pay money,
refuse the prize.
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