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 - Anonymous Complaints With The FTC

How to submit Anonymous Complaints With the FTC - Here are some important tips on how to submit anonymous information with the FTC, for shoppers and merchants.   

Can I submit my complaint anonymously?
Yes. However, if you do not provide your name and contact information, law enforcement and other entities will not be able to contact you to obtain additional information to assist in identity theft investigations or prosecutions.

 

Source: FTC

 

The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.


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Counterfeit Handbags - "Counterfeits abound in the world of handbags and luxury goods. The World Customs Organization estimates the trade in fakes at about 7 percent of world trade."

Online Wines - "High quality fruit, carefully cultivated and hand picked at precisely the right time is just the beginning" Says Bruce Kaler of Simpatico Wine Company.

Children's Development Toys - "No matter how good a toy looks, the way it performs ‘under stress’ is often very different." Says Brian Gordon of eBeanStalk.

Shopping for Purses "What’s happening now at a great speed is manufacturers overseas will see the latest “it” bag and then duplicate the bag... Price is primarily why people would buy a knock-off purse as opposed to the real thing.." Kitsch Purses Q & A

Workers' Compensation Info "The huge benefit of the Internet is time and expense savings. The only other way to get all of this information other than the Internet is at your local law library." FAQ with WorkCompCentral

Eating Disorder Treatment - In this FAQ Monte Nido explains how you can find the right treatment center online.

Merchant Accounts In this FAQ InfoMerchant answers some questions about merchant account services, "The bottom line is that there are ISO's or processing banks who handle most of today's merchant account marketplace."

Auto Insurance Quotes In this FAQ GMAC explains why you should shop around, "Each company is different so you should always check several companies to find the best rates."

Understanding Motorcycle Electrical Parts In our interview with ElectroSport Industries we discussed some of the ins-and-outs of motorcycle electrical parts and making a dirt bike street legal.

Great Benefits from Energy Star Homes Rick David, a writer for Consumer-Guides said that "Energy Star homes lower monthly utility bills by at least 30 percent. Energy Star homes also have a higher resale value."

How to Evaluate Land Development Software Systems "The three most important words in real estate are Location, Location, Location. The next four equally important words are Money, Returns, Accuracy and Speed." So says Ted Stearns, President of Real Pro-Jections, Inc., a popular Real Estate Analysis software provider in Carlsbad, CA.

Hiring an Investment Lawyer In our interview with Investment veteran Paul Thomas he said "if the lawyer is willing to take the case on a contingency basis then the investor has confidence that the lawyer believes he has a good case, because if the lawyer doesn't win then the lawyer's not going to get paid." 

On-Hold Hell Businesses spend billions of dollars every year to make their phones ring and then put their potential new customers on “ignore.” When the phones start jangling away, they say “please hold” and mash down the hold button sending callers into “hold hell.” 

WiFi in the Neighborhood Whether it be the airport, a hotel, the local bookstore, or even Starbuck's, it's not hard to notice that WiFi is getting more and more popular. We asked Jim at WANned Technologies, Inc. a few of the in's-and-out's of Wireless Networking.

Buying Tickets Online "That game you want to go to is sold out (Superbowl, World Series), your favorite artist is coming to town and you want great seats….these are some of the reasons people buy through an online ticket service or broker." Chico at Platinum Tickets answers faqs.

Watching Movies Online MovieFlix.com answers some frequently asked questions.

TIPS . . .

Family Fun online provides lots of ideas. Download free crafts, recipes, watch videos and get ideas for gifts and parties... AND don't forget the Holidays, now's the time to plan a fun homemade gift.

NEWS . . .

New Google Checkout - Google launches their new Google Checkout, try it for yourself and let us know if it truly is the "fastest, safest, and most convenient way to shop online."

Merchant America San Diego - Merchant America has a public directory for merchants in San Diego, California. This will allow merchants in the greater San Diego area to gain exposure in their specific industries. It will also help consumers to find out more about the merchants in their local area. Montana Directory is now Live!

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