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07/26/2012

Complaints Allege Misleading Magazine Telemarketing by Coastal Readers Service

Customers who bought into phone solicitations for magazine subscriptions from Coastal Readers Service, Inc. of Dallas, TX, are now complaining to BBB that the business deceptively trapped them into multi-year contracts and is sending bills that often exceed $1,000 in charges.

01/01/2002

FTC-Free Trial Offers: Timing is Everything

Washington, D.C. — Free trial offers can be a great way to try new products or services without making a long-term commitment to a membership, subscription or extended service contract. But mark your calendar: If you don't cancel before the trial period ends, your acceptance of a free trial offer may be an agreement to buy other products and services.


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