Up until the mid-20th century, consumers had limited rights with regard to products and services they purchased. "Let the buyer beware" was the rule of the marketplace. With today's regulatory agencies, watchdog organizations and product liability laws, consumers are much more protected than in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy introduced the "Consumer Bill of Rights."
How To Avoid Fraud And Know Your Rights As A Consumer
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Money Mule
Money mules are people who receive and transfer money obtained from victims of fraud. Some money mules know they’ve been recruited to assist criminal activity, but others become money mules without realizing their activity is benefiting fraudsters.
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Smishing
Have you received unsolicited mobile text messages indicating that a USPS delivery is awaiting your action, with an unrecognized web link to click in the body of the message? Don’t click the link! This type of campaign is a scam called smishing.
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