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