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Be on the alert against fraud. Stay informed with the FTC.

The Federal Trade Commission has launched a Spanish language consumer fraud awareness campaign, Mantente alerta contra el fraude. Infórmate con la FTC (“Be on the alert against fraud. Stay informed with the FTC”). The campaign goal is to encourage Spanish speakers to identify fraudulent and deceptive business practices and to tell the FTC about them when they occur. The outreach campaign complements the agency’s enforcement initiative against frauds targeting Hispanic consumers. The campaign includes a series of radio public service announcements and banner ads on Web sites that are geared to Latino audiences.

The FTC has information about a number of consumer frauds in English and Spanish at www.ftc.gov and at www.ftc.gov/espanol. In addition, the agency maintains a toll-free help line at 1-877-FTC-HELP where counselors take complaints in both English and Spanish.

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Tip-offs to Rip-offs (print these tips)

  1. Know who you are dealing with.

    Don't do business with any company that won't provide its name, street address, and telephone number.

  2. Protect your personal information.

    Share credit card or other personal information only when you're buying from a company you know and trust.

  3. Take your time.

    Resist any urge to "act now" despite the offer and the terms. Once you turn over your money, you may never get it back.

  4. Know the risks before you invest.

    Every potentially high-profit investment is high-risk. That means you could lose your investment — all of it.

  5. Read the small print.

    Get all promises in writing and review them carefully — especially the ones in small print — before you make a payment or sign a contract.

  6. Never pay for a "free" gift.

    Throw away any offer that asks you to pay for a gift. If it's free or a gift, you shouldn't have to pay for it. Free is free.

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