Consumer Basics

Learn about common deceptive marketing tactics and find out where you can file complaints at the state level.


How to Be a Smart Consumer

What you can do to protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim.

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Bait & Switch Advertising

Bait & Switch Advertising

Advertised deals get consumers in the door but not necessarily the price or product they wanted.


How the Government Protects You And More

Regulators are there to protect us, but only if we know who they are and how to use them.

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Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court

Duped by a false ad? You might consider filing a lawsuit in Small Claims Court.

Federal Laws Governing Ads

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.