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U.S. Joins OECD Partners in Fighting Cross-Border Fraud

Guidelines establish framework for cooperation, FTC says

The United States has joined with other industrialized countries to enhance cross-border cooperation against consumer fraud, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says.

A June 17 FTC press release describes guidelines for such cooperation just released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a group of 30 wealthy countries.

"Cross-border fraud, perpetrated through telemarketing, Web sites, and spam, harms consumers and consumer confidence in the global marketplace," Commissioner Mozelle Thompson said. "The OECD guidelines announced today reflect an international commitment by consumer protection law enforcement agencies to work together to combat these schemes."

The guidelines define cross-border fraudulent practices, present principles for cross-border cooperation and press OECD member countries to find ways to redress consumers harmed by cross-border fraud.

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Identity theft has become one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States and Canada.


 


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Residual Value

Definition:
The end-of-term value of the item established at the beginning of the lease and used in calculating your base monthly payment. The residual value is deducted from the adjusted capitalized cost to determine the depreciation and any amortized amounts. It is an estimate that may be determined in part by using residual value guidebooks. The residual value may be higher or lower than the realized value at the scheduled end of the lease.

Implied warranties

Definition:
under state law, consumers are guaranteed certain implied warranties. A “warranty of merchantability” comes automatically with every sale and is the seller’s promise that a product is fit for its ordinary use.

Fake Check Scams

Definition:
Fake check scammers hunt for victims. They scan newspaper and online advertisements for people listing items for sale, and check postings on online job sites from people seeking employment. They place their own ads with phone numbers or email addresses for people to contact them.

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Louisiana Consumer-Protection Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Consumer-Protection attorney you should contact our Consumer-Protection Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Abbeville
  • Alexandria
  • Baker
  • Bastrop
  • Baton Rouge
  • Bogalusa
  • Bossier City
  • Breaux Bridge
  • Chalmette
  • Covington
  • Crowley
  • Denham Springs
  • Deridder
  • Gonzales
  • Gretna
  • Hammond
  • Harvey
  • Houma
  • Kenner
  • La Place
  • Lafayette
  • Lake Charles
  • Leesville
  • Mandeville
  • Marrero
  • Metairie
  • Monroe
  • Morgan City
  • Natchitoches
  • New Iberia
  • New Orleans
  • Opelousas
  • Pineville
  • Prairieville
  • Ruston
  • Shreveport
  • Slidell
  • Sulphur
  • Thibodaux
  • Ville Platte
  • West Monroe
  • Westwego
  • Zachary


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