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08/24/2011

Don't Give in to this Grant Company

"Grant Writer" Takes Money Complaints for Granted

10/05/2010

BBB Warns Against Online Ads for Acai Diet Pills and Work from Home Jobs

BBB continues to receive flood of complaints over deceptively expensive “free” trials.

01/01/2002

FTC-Free Trial Offers: Timing is Everything

Washington, D.C. — Free trial offers can be a great way to try new products or services without making a long-term commitment to a membership, subscription or extended service contract. But mark your calendar: If you don't cancel before the trial period ends, your acceptance of a free trial offer may be an agreement to buy other products and services.

05/01/2001

FTC - Prenotification Negative Option Plans

You see the ads on TV, in magazine and newspaper inserts, and on the Internet: "5 Books for $1," "10 CDs for FREE," or "4 Videos for 49¢ each." By joining some of the clubs that are offering these deals, you may become a member of a "prenotification negative option plan." That means you are agreeing to receive merchandise automatically unless you tell the club not to send it.


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