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09/26/2012

BBB Urges Caution With Solicitors After Missouri Senior Spends $14,000 On Magazines

The BBB is warning consumers to be cautious when dealing with magazine sales telemarketers after an elderly woman signed up for more than $14,000 in subscriptions with 15 different companies.

07/03/2012

BBB Warns Public About 'All Four One,' Organized Network Of Magazine Sales Scams

A door-to-door magazine sales scheme that victimized several St. Louis area residents is the latest of several nearly identical scams that have duped hundreds of consumers nationwide, the BBB warns.

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.


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