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Knowledge can help you sort through the claims and promises made by sellers to entice you to buy. It is helpful to know some of the potential pitfalls when buying consumer items. This can help you decide how to protect yourself before you buy and what method you want to use to make your purchase.
Advertising is the way that companies persuade us to buy their products or services. Knowing about some common advertising ploys and what is considered to be an unfair advertising practice can be helpful.
Extra caution is needed when buying goods from a private individual. Private sellers are not covered by laws that protect consumers from unfair practices.
Shopping online offers benefits such as a wide selection of merchandise to choose from, but there are also potential pitfalls. Knowing what these are can help you avoid them.
Gift cards can seem like the perfect solution for that hard to buy for person. However, before choosing one, it is important to understand both the benefits of and the possible issues with gift cards.
When someone knocks on your door and tries to sell you something, you do not always have time to consider the purchase. This can make it hard to say no. For these reasons, the law provides special protections when you are making a purchase at your door.
Consumers who choose to pre-pay for some or all of the costs of funeral services or burial plots have certain protections and cancellation rights.
PLEA offers free online training on preventing and addressing workplace harassment.