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03/14/2013

BBB Offers Free Tax Time Shredding

With threats on the rise, Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington is once again offering free document shredding immediately following the tax deadline.

11/05/2012

Mysterious Magazine Mailings Hit the Pacific Northwest

12/06/2011

FTC Adds New Protections for Consumers Seeking to Work from Home

The FTC has approved changes to its Business Opportunity Rule that will ensure consumers have information they need when considering buying a work-at-home program or any other business opportunity.

06/15/2011

Vivint's Sales Tactics Cause Alarm

Alaskans are contacting Better Business Bureau for information on the door-to-door alarm sales company Vivint, Inc. of Provo, Utah.

02/17/2011

Telemarketer Troubles?

Telemarketing Rules Consumers Should Know

01/21/2011

Undoing Work-At-Home Damage

11/10/2010

Fight Back Against Scams Targeting Military

08/23/2010

Going To The Fair? Don't Be Taken For A Ride

Getting Deals, Understanding the Cooling-Off Rule and More

10/01/2007

FTC - Dietary Supplements: An Advertising Guide for Industry

The dietary supplement industry is a dynamic one. Scientific research on the associations between supplements and health is accumulating rapidly. The number of products — and the variety of uses for which they are promoted — have increased significantly in the last few years. The role of the Federal Trade Commission, which enforces laws outlawing "unfair or deceptive acts or practices," is to ensure that consumers get accurate information about dietary supplements so that they can make informed decisions about these products.

08/01/1987

FTC - How to Write Readable Credit Forms

If your company offers consumer credit, you probably communicate with your customers using many different standardized forms and notices. These may range from short notices to complicated contracts that explain the terms of your credit plan. This manual is intended to help you write consumer credit contracts and other forms in "Plain English" so that your customers can easily understand them.

01/01/1983

FTC - Writing Readable Warranties

In 1975, Congress enacted the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. One of the goals of the Act is to encourage businesspersons like you to write your warranties in "simple and readily understood" language. We, the Federal Trade Commission staff, receive many requests for guidance in achieving this goal. This manual is designed to give you achieving this goal. This manual is designed to help you achieve your goals by giving you practical suggestions to for writing a simple and easy-to-understand warranty.


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