If you believe you are a victim of a fraudulent invention promotion, first contact the firm and try to get your money back. If you are unsuccessful, report your problem to your Better Business Bureau, local consumer protection agency, and the Attorney General in your state and in the state where the company is located. Your information may help an ongoing investigation or demonstrate the need for one. You also may file a complaint with the FTC by writing: Correspondence Branch, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC generally does not intervene in individual disputes. However, the information you provide may indicate a pattern of possible law violations.
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If you believe you are a victim of a fraudulent invention promotion, first contact the firm and try
Friday, February 5th, 2010* Investigate the company before making any commitments
Friday, December 4th, 2009* Investigate the company before making any commitments. Call your Better Business Bureau, local consumer protection agency, and Attorney General in your state and the state in which the company is located to learn if they know of any unresolved consumer complaints about the firm.
If you believe you are a victim of a fraudulent invention promotion, first contact the firm and try
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009If you believe you are a victim of a fraudulent invention promotion, first contact the firm and try to get your money back. If you are unsuccessful, report your problem to your Better Business Bureau, local consumer protection agency, and the Attorney General in your state and in the state where the company is located. Your information may help an ongoing investigation or demonstrate the need for one. You also may file a complaint with the FTC by writing: Correspondence Branch, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC generally does not intervene in individual disputes. However, the information you provide may indicate a pattern of possible law violations.
If you believe you are a victim of a fraudulent invention promotion, first contact the firm and try
Sunday, September 6th, 2009If you believe you are a victim of a fraudulent invention promotion, first contact the firm and try to get your money back. If you are unsuccessful, report your problem to your Better Business Bureau, local consumer protection agency, and the Attorney General in your state and in the state where the company is located. Your information may help an ongoing investigation or demonstrate the need for one. You also may file a complaint with the FTC by writing: Correspondence Branch, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580. The FTC generally does not intervene in individual disputes. However, the information you provide may indicate a pattern of possible law violations.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB can be an important ally in checking on potential suppliers
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008Better Business Bureau (BBB) The BBB can be an important ally in checking on potential suppliers and other businesses. Check for telephone listing in the city where the company you are checking on is located.
publication 583. Call the IRS 1-800-829-3676.