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2 Related Articles for deceptive

02/12/2009

Worthless Warranty Scams Strike People Keeping Vehicles Longer

As people purchase fewer new vehicles and keep their current ones longer, the Better Business Bureau is warning vehicle owners of a new scam selling extended service warranties of questionable value

12/01/2006

FTC - Ads for Business Opportunities: How To Detect Deception

It’s not hard to see why ads for business opportunities that promote the benefits of being your own boss and making money quickly are appealing. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the government agency that monitors advertising for deception, says that some ads for business opportunities feature empty promises and false claims that potential entrepreneurs could never realize.