NCJ Number
40532
Date Published
1974
Length
189 pages
Annotation
THE BOOK IS DESIGNED TO FAMILIARIZE CONSUMERS WITH THE COMMON KINDS OF FRAUDS.
Abstract
TOPICS INCLUDE: HOME IMPROVEMENT SWINDLES, AUTO REPAIR, LAND PROMOTION FRAUDS, MEDICAL QUACKERY, MAIL ORDER SCHEMES, TRADE SCHOOLS, DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES, REFERRAL SELLING, OVER THE COUNTER SALES, PHONY SALES, BAIT ADVERTISING, EMPLOYMENT FRAUDS, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER TRICKS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)