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Consumer Law

Dec. 8, 2015

A few consumer scams to look out for

These days, even the most prudent person can fall victim to any one of the many deceptive business practices the average consumer will encounter each day.

Benjamin I. Siminou

Founder
Singleton Schreiber LLP

Phone: (619) 704-3288

Email: bsiminou@singletonschreiber.com

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In 1557, the poet Thomas Tusser observed that "a fool and his money are soon parted." But due to ever-evolving schemes by unscrupulous businesses, in 2015 it is no longer just fools who find themselves unwillingly parting with money. These days, even the most prudent person can fall victim to any one of the many deceptive business practices the average consumer will encounter each day.

Fortunately, as the deceptive schemes evolve, so, too, do the consumer-protection laws designed ...

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