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Too Good to Be True

Title:

Too Good to Be True
Protecting Yourself from Consumer Fraud

Author:

Life Skills Education

Publication Year:

2001

Reading Level:

Grade 8 or higher

Language:

English

Abstract:

Schemes, scams and ripoffs are everywhere, even sneaking into your own home. People of all ages, incomes and backgrounds can and do get caught - which is why the scams persist. This pamphlet explains the different types of schemes and how to avoid them, so that you can avoid becoming the frustrated victim of unscrupulous promoters, telemarketers, infomercials, direct-mail offers, and sweepstakes invitations.

Media Type:

Pamphlet, self study

Sponsor:

Welfare to Work Partnership

Interest Group:

Immigrants, individuals moving from welfare to work, military, newly employed, young workers, seniors

Price:

$.99 each; $100.00 minimum order plus shipping. Bulk discounts available.

Source Organization:

Life Skills Education

Source Contact:

 

Source Address:

314 Washington St.

Source City:

Northfield

Source State:

MN

Source Zip:

55057-2025

Source Code:

LSE

Phone Number:

800.783.6743

E-mail:

mail@lifeskillsed.com

Web Address:

www.lifeskillsed.com