CSA's "News You Can Use": Knowing The Difference Between A Scam And A Good Deal
Wednesday, September 1, 2010(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
"Buyer Beware" is always something to keep in mind", says
Community Services Agency Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy. "If it sounds
too good to be true it’s probably a scam." How can you tell the difference
between a scam and a good deal? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the
nation’s consumer protection agency, wants you to know that although some
medical discount plans provide legitimate discounts, others will take your money
and offer very little in return. The FTC and its state law enforcement partners
also have found that dishonest marketers selling these plans have tried to make
people think they’re selling health insurance, or have lied about what their
plans really offer. Click
here for more info about recognizing scams and protecting yourself and
your members.