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11/08/2012

Detect Sales Disguised as Charity Donation Requests

Military Charities: Is it a Sting or the Real Thing?

08/24/2011

Don't Give in to this Grant Company

"Grant Writer" Takes Money Complaints for Granted

08/10/2011

Trip Traps at Sales Presentations

The lure is simple: Sit through a sales presentation and get a "free" vacation, cruise or gift card. Better Business Bureau tells consumers to think twice before accepting an invitation.

03/02/2011

Free Movie and Music Downloads Could be Costly

BBB Warns of High Risks With Free Entertainment

01/11/2011

Free Trial Offers

Sometimes "free" offers aren't what they seem.

12/02/2009

Advertising Honestly - 5 Terms Businesses and Shoppers Need to Know

Misleading or unclear advertising can lead to unhappy customers.

01/01/2002

FTC-Free Trial Offers: Timing is Everything

Washington, D.C. — Free trial offers can be a great way to try new products or services without making a long-term commitment to a membership, subscription or extended service contract. But mark your calendar: If you don't cancel before the trial period ends, your acceptance of a free trial offer may be an agreement to buy other products and services.

05/01/2001

FTC - Prenotification Negative Option Plans

You see the ads on TV, in magazine and newspaper inserts, and on the Internet: "5 Books for $1," "10 CDs for FREE," or "4 Videos for 49¢ each." By joining some of the clubs that are offering these deals, you may become a member of a "prenotification negative option plan." That means you are agreeing to receive merchandise automatically unless you tell the club not to send it.


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