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Scams and Frauds
Here are some of the latest Scams, Frauds, and Consumer Abuse items in the news.

Cars - Computers - Education - Employment - Family - Federal Programs - Food
Health - Housing - Money - Small Business - Travel - And more...

Deceptive Magazine Sales - In negative option marketing, as the practice is known, consumers accept a "free offer" or agree to try a product, like a magazine or book club membership, on a trial basis. The marketers continue to send merchandise - and charge their credit cards - until consumers cancel in writing or by phone. Read more...

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