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Fine Print is VERY Important: A Quick Note on “We Will Pay Off Your Trade” Ads
Posted on May 21, 2012 | 1 CommentA couple days ago, the Federal Trade Commission published a consumer guide covering negative equity as it relates to car... -
Have You Purchased a Pair of Skechers Shape-Ups or Toning Shoes? You May Be Eligible for a Refund.
Posted on May 16, 2012 | 5 CommentsAccording to a Federal Trade Commission report, Skechers USA has agreed to pay $40 million to provide refunds to people... -
When a Business Shuts Its Doors
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsWhat do you do when a local business shuts its door? Unfortunately, “Out of Business” signs pop up all the time, usually accompanied by disconnected phones and unanswered email. -
FTC Privacy Rules – What You Need to Know
Posted on May 9, 2012 | No CommentsSmall businesses need to know what the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is recommending... -
Save Money Through Energy Efficient Products…by Double Checking the Claims
Posted on May 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsGas and electric costs are rising, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. This has many consumers looking for... -
John Beck Amazing Profits Not So Amazing
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsThe Federal Trade Commission has just won a court judgment against the marketers of three get-rich-quick systems who they say... -
FTC Thanks BBB for Help in Stopping Auto Loan Schemes
Posted on April 24, 2012 | 7 CommentsWhat would you do if an auto loan modification company told you to stop paying your lender and send them... -
Beware of Funeral Scams
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No CommentsOne generally doesn’t think of funerals as a revenue stream, but to some unscrupulous lowlifes it’s an opportunity to take... -
Credit Repair Trickery… says Carol
Posted on March 8, 2012 | 4 CommentsUnfortunately, one of the fallouts from the bad economy is an increase in people needing and wanting to fix their... -
New Limits Approved by FCC on Automated Telemarketing Calls
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No CommentsTired of receiving “robocalls?” Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission approved new rules to further limit automatically dialed or prerecorded calls...
