tailieunhanh - HOW TO AVOID SCAMS AND FRAUD

Tham khảo sách 'how to avoid scams and fraud', kinh doanh - tiếp thị, quản trị kinh doanh phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | 4 JteEw jUliVjjjTu UW JuAljii-bTj A HOW TO AVOID SCAMS AND FRAUD TOM CORBETT ATTORNEY GENERAL PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL Every day we re faced with many choices involving consumer products and services. With all the offers we read about in the newspaper hear on the radio see on television receive in the mail find online or come across in stores it s often difficult to distinguish between a bargain and a rip-off. That s why it s important for you to understand your rights and responsibilities as a consumer so you can make the right decisions. I ve published this booklet to help you learn how to spot misleading and deceptive offers and to help you protect yourself from different scams and forms of fraud. The information and tips in this booklet can help you avoid falling victim to fraud and protect your consumer rights. By making informed decisions you can help me fulfill my commitment of protecting Pennsylvania s families from all forms of fraud and crime. I encourage you to use the information contained in this booklet often and to share this resource with your friends and neighbors. If you have a consumer-related problem and need my assistance please contact my Bureau of Consumer Protection. Tom Corbett Attorney General Table of Content How to Spot a Scam Telemarketing Scams Door-to-Door Scams Mail Fraud Con Games Vacation Schemes Home Improvement Cons Work-at-Home Scams Investment Scams Internet Scams Hearing Aid Scams Discount Medical Programs Nursing Home Admissions Funeral-Related Decisions Insurance Scams Senior Crime University Deware of Living Trust Scams Directory of Consumer Resources 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 26 28 31 33 35 37 40 41 .