10 Tips to Avoid Fraud
- Never give your bank account number, social security number, date of birth or credit card number to a telephone seller or any caller you do not know.
- Be cautious when making internet purchases.
- NEVER PAY ANY MONEY TO RECEIVE A PRIZE. Even shipping & handling.
- Know your consumer rights in auto repair (AS 45.45.130 - AS 45.45.240) before you take your car into a shop.
- ALWAYS get a written estimate before any type of repair is made. Don't be afraid to ask for references, particularly if the work involves home improvement.
- Keep receipts, sales slips and warranties for as long as you own a product.
- Always read mail order fine print. There's a reason it's small!!! What you don't read can harm you. If it seems confusing, check it out before ordering or buying.
- If it seems too good to be true, IT IS!
- Know where your charitable donations are going and how they will be spent.
- Beware of Business Office Supply Scams.
- Keep track of the status of all your supply orders
- Don't pay a bill unless it exactly matches your documentation
- Don't return or pay for unordered merchandise
