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It’s National Consumer Protection Week
Be alert — avoid scams — and report consumer harms
March 5th through the 11th is National Consumer Protection Week. It’s a good time to raise awareness about the threats consumers face in the financial marketplace.
The consumer protection attorneys at Finn Law Group are doing their part to highlight some common issues consumers face.
According to Finn:
Fraud is common and happens often. Whether you’re a senior, young adult, or any other consumer, the key is to keep your eyes and ears open. Knowledge is power — especially when it comes to fraud prevention. It is imperative to be aware of the prevalent frauds in today’s world, including Imposter Scams, Tech Support Scams, Lottery and Sweepstakes fraud, Charity Cons, Identity Theft Ploys, Investment Fraud, and Timeshare Traps.
Before taking any action in a purchase, always double-check that what you’re seeing and feeling is legitimate. If anything seems strange or out of the ordinary, don’t proceed until it’s been verified!
Sound words.
If it seems too good to be true, it may well be. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of caution.
Here’s what Finn says you need to do to build some protection as you’re making purchases:
