Know Your Rights When Shopping
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The Minnesota Attorney General's Office encourages consumers to review the following information regarding shopping and other consumer rights.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Latest Sweepstakes Scams Feature Con Artists Impersonating Government Officials
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By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Magazine Subscription Solicitations
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Many consumers receive solicitations through the
mail, by telephone or door-to-door for magazine
subscriptions. Supposedly "free," "pre-paid," or
"special" magazine subscription deals may actually
add up to years of monthly payments...
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
'Miracle' Health Claims: Add a Dose of Skepticism
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By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Online Auctions
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Online auctions provide access to products and services sold from businesses and individuals all over the globe. As a result, consumers need to use caution -- because they don't know who might be behind the products or services purchased.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Personal Finance Scams
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Credit and other personal finance scams are now more common than ever. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), three out of the top four categories of fraud are related to personal finance and consumer credit.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Phony Solicitations for Government Grants
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Minnesota residents are now being targeted by a telemarketing program offering to assist them in obtaining large amounts of government money.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Prize Offers: You Don't Have to Pay to Play
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By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Straight Talk About Telemarketing
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Learn how to spot telemarketing scams and find out what you can do to keep telemarketers from bothering you in your home.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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Spanish / Español
The Cooling-Off Rule: When and How to Cancel a Sale
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By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Gifting Club "Gotcha"
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By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Truth About Advance-Fee Loan Scams
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Unordered Merchandise
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What happens if you receive merchandise that you did not order? Do you have to return it to the sender, or can you keep it? Do you still have to pay for it? No, you don't, according to federal and state law.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
Where do I find information about my consumer/tax problem?
Click on the statement that is closest to your problem and get directed to a fact sheet with information on this topic.
By: Minnesota Legal Services Coalition State Support Center
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Spanish / Español
Work-At-Home Scams
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Many people who need extra money would like to work at home. Unfortunately, some companies cheat people out of money by preying on this desire to make money from home.
By: Minnesota Attorney General's Office
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