NCJ Number
39211
Date Published
1970
Length
246 pages
Annotation
DESCRIBES THE SWINDLERS AND THEIR METHODS AND EXPLAINS HOW CONSUMERS CAN AVOID DECEPTION AND LOSS OF MONEY BY DETECTING FRAUDULENT OPERATIONS IN THE MAKING.
Abstract
IN ADDITION TO THE INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR IDENTIFYING GYP ARTISTS AND GUARDING AGAINST CONSUMER FRAUD, THIS BOOK OFFERS SUGGESTIONS FOR SPOTTING GENUINE MONEY-SAVING OFFERS - REAL BARGAINS. SUBJECTS DEALT WITH INCLUDE AUTO REPAIR, INVESTING, HOME IMPROVEMENTS BY CONTRACTORS, AND BUYING LAND. OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST COVERED ARE MAIL SWINDLES, SIGNING CONTRACTS, BORROWING MONEY, HEALTH AND MEDICAL FRAUD, AND 'MIRACLE PRODUCTS'....KAP