CONSUMER FRAUD: Spotting and Protecting Yourself Against It A General Primer : Consumer Action

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Each year, millions of consumers experience problems with a product or service. There are several strategies for resolving those complaints. First contact the seller. If that does not work, contact a consumer complaint agency. When a courteous request for relief gets no response, maybe small claims or a class action lawsuit will bring necessary relief.

For solid, detailed recommendations and a step by step program for resolving a complaint read How To Resolve Your Consumer Complaint: Self-Help or Class Action?

Press here to visit The Consumer Law Page.

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