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Facts for Consumers
- Buying a Janitorial Services Franchise [PDF]
[en español]
Explains how these franchises work, problems that may arise, and requirements under the FTC Franchise Rule. 3.75"x8.5", 20 pages, color.
- Day Trading Ads: Cutting Through the 'Bull'
[PDF]
Cautions consumers about ads for some day trading systems or advisory services that make investing look like a virtual bonanza. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Invention Promotion Firms
[PDF]
Description: Urges consumers to use caution when it comes to determining market potential for their inventions. Tips to avoid falling for the sweet-sounding promises of a fraudulent promotion firm. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- Investment Risks
[PDF]
Cautions consumers about ventures that are touted as sure-fire money-makers. Explains approaches used by investment scam artists to take your money. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
- The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans and Pyramid Schemes
[PDF]
Explains how to spot the warning signs of an illegal pyramid scheme and gives tips on evaluating the trustworthiness and value of a multilevel marketing opportunity. 8.5”x11”, 4 pages.
- Seminar Pitch: A Real Curve Ball
[PDF]
Warns consumers about solicitations and infomercials promoting seminars and conferences that promise to help consumers make a lot of money. Tips to avoid getting hit by the seminar pitch. 8.5"x11", 4 pages.
Consumer Alerts
- Investing In Bullion and Bullion Coins [PDF]
- Investing in Collectible Coins [PDF]
- Investing in Gold? What's the Rush? [PDF]
- Lights, Camera, Rip-Off: How to Tell When a Scam Is Born [PDF]
- The Lowdown on Chain Letters [PDF] [en español]
Articles You can reprint these articles in your newsletter, magazine or website.
- Don’t Let Deception Steal Your Invention
[PDF]
Urges consumers to use caution when it comes to determining market potential for their inventions. Tips to avoid falling for the sweet-sounding promises of a fraudulent promotion firm.