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Promotions that use deceptively advertised prizes.
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Offers or notices announcing 'fabulous' prizes (often used to attract customers to sales meetings for land, or for vacation 'timesharing').
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High-pressure sales techniques.
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How to avoid becoming a victim
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Consider any purchase carefully before signing a contract.
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Don't be deceived by letters that look official or urgent.
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Read the letter carefully.
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Think before you attend a sales meeting.
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If you attend a sales meeting, don't sign a contract or give a salesperson a deposit right away.
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Find out about the seller's reputation.
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If a salesperson makes claims that aren't in the contract, don't sign the contract.
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