St. Louis Legal Issues Blog
What is a phishing scam?
Consumers face a battery of different scams and unethical behaviors. Some have been around for decades or even centuries. Others have sprung up with the growth of the internet. Either way, it is important for consumers to know what these scams look like and what to watch out for. One of the most common scams, … Read more
Dec 11 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Civil Rights And Consumer Protection
Is that ad really a bait and switch?
A bait and switch is essentially when a company advertises one product to get you into the store but then tries to sell you another product at a higher price. However, simply trying to convince you to buy something that costs more money is not a bait and switch. You must have no other choice. … Read more
Nov 14 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Civil Rights And Consumer Protection
Consumer protection bureau urged to continue protecting military
A federal consumer protection agency has made it known that it could very well reduce its efforts to protect members of the military from lenders who operate using predatory practices. In response to this news, some 49 senators have signed a letter that requests the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau continue to protect the troops that … Read more
Aug 22 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Civil Rights And Consumer Protection
Tips for protecting yourself as a consumer
Everyone is a consumer. It’s a fact of life that cannot be avoided. Even when you put gas in your car or truck, you are considered a consumer. Anytime you buy anything, you are labeled a consumer. Consumers can also be victims. Thieves prey on consumers in stores and on the internet. Here are some … Read more
Jul 6 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Civil Rights And Consumer Protection
Explaining the Bureau of Consumer Protection
Consumers are constantly being bombarded with scams and other poor business practices everywhere they turn. This is not how the business world should act. That’s where the Bureau of Consumer Protection comes into play. This agency operates under the realm of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help protect consumers from poor business practices, scams, … Read more
May 3 2018 On Behalf of David M. Duree & Associates, P.C. Civil Rights And Consumer Protection