The cooling off period gives you how many days to cancel contracts for most purchases made away from the seller's regular place of business.
What is three?
100
An ______ is an act that misleads consumers.
What is unfair and deceptive practice?
100
Under product liability law, someone who is injured from a product's unsafe or defective condition may recover _____?
What is damages?
100
Federal consumer protection law applies to businesses that sell real estate, goods, or services in _______ commerce.
What is interstate?
100
The Latin phrase caveat emptor means this.
What is buyer beware?
200
When ordering by mail, telephone, fax, or internet, if no shipping time is stated, the seller must ship the item with how many days?
What is 30?
200
Any statement that deceives the buyer.
What is a fraudulent misrepresentation?
200
You do not have to prove ________ on the part of the manufacturer or seller if you are hurt using a defective product.
What is damages?
200
The _______ is the agency of the U.S. government that promotes free and fair trade practices.
What is the FTC?
300
A food or drug is said to be ______ if it contains any substance that may make it harmful to health.
What is injurious?
300
Legally binding orders to stop a practice that would mislead the public.
What is cease and desist order?
300
______ makes manufacturers or suppliers responsible for selling goods that are unreasonably dangerous, even if they have not been negligent (ex: truck with bad brakes).
What is strict liability?
300
FTC stand for what?
What is Federal Trade Commission?
300
Product liability only covers defective products that ________.
What is cause injury?
400
A telephone call claiming that a person has won a prize, when there are hidden costs and restrictions, is an example of ______.
What is telemarketing fraud?
400
Advertising a bargain that does not actually exist to lure customers in hopes that they will buy more expensive merchandise.
What is bait and switch?
400
A food or drug is said to be __________ if it contains any substances that will reduce its quality or strength below minimum standards.
What is adulterated?
400
FTC regulations say that when you dial 900 numbers, you must be warned of the ___________.
What is the cost of the call?
400
If you receive unordered good in the mail, you can do what?
What is keep them without paying for them?
500
Name one of the two products that can legally be sent to you through the mail without you ordering it.
What is samples or merchandise mailed by charities?
500
BBB stands for this.
What is Better Business Bureau?
500
A food or drug is ________ if its labeling or packaging is false or misleading.
What is misbranded?
500
_______ are directives by courts or agencies like the FTC to stop unlawful practices.
What are cease and desist orders?
500
Consumer protection laws do not protect you if you are buying products for ___________ use.