1–5: General Consumer Rights
What are consumer protection laws?
Answer: These laws protect consumers from deceptive practices, fraud, and faulty products and promote transparency and accountability.
What is the function of a warranty?
Answer: A warranty assures that a product will perform according to certain criteria of quality and performance for a definite period.
Can a retailer deny a refund for a faulty product?
Answer: In most consumer protection laws, the sellers are bound to repair, replace, or give a refund on defective goods.
Deceptive Trade Practices
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Answer: These would include false advertisements, bait and switch, or misrepresentations of features and benefits.
Does consumer law cover online sales?
Answer: Consumer law protects an online shopper under the same rights as one making an in-store purchase; extra rights include rights to cancellation and return in certain localities.
6–10: Contracts and Agreements
What is a cooling-off period in contracts?
Answer: A time period of say 3–14 days wherein the consumer can cancel particular contracts without incurring penalties often door-to-door sales or agreements under duress.
Can businesses enforce a hidden term in a contract?
Answer: A hidden term can be voided if it is held to be unfair, or not revealed at the time of the contract.
What do consumers check before signing a contract?
Answer: All terms must be transparent, such as price, cancellation terms, and warranty terms, and not sign without caution.
Can a consumer challenge an auto-renewed subscription?
Answer: Yes, most states require that the auto-renewal terms be disclosed clearly and allow for easy cancellation.
What are unfair contract terms?
Answer: Terms that place one party at a significant disadvantage to the other, such as penalty charges for cancellation, can be considered unenforceable.
11–15: Fraud and Scams
What is identity theft?
It happens when a person uses another’s personal information without their consent for fraudulent activities, such as opening accounts or making purchases.
How can consumers prevent fraud?
Answer: Use secure payment methods, check accounts regularly, and do not give out personal information to unverified organizations.
Can consumers recover a refund on fraudulent charges?
Answer: Yes, most banks and credit card companies have fraud protection and will reverse unauthorized transactions.
What should you do if you fall victim to a scam?
Report it to law enforcement, consumer protection agencies, and your financial institutions immediately.
What is phishing?
A scam where fraudsters pose as legitimate organizations to steal sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers.
16–20: Specific Consumer Issues
What are my rights if a product causes harm?
Answer: Consumers can file a product liability claim for injuries caused by defective or unsafe products.
What is a recall, and what are my rights during one?
Answer: A recall is issued when a product is unsafe. Consumers are entitled to free repairs, replacements, or refunds.
Can I return a product simply because I changed my mind?
Answer: Return policies vary by retailer and are not always legally required unless specified during the sale.
What are my rights regarding unsolicited goods?
Answer: Consumers generally have no obligation to pay for goods they did not order and can keep or discard them.
How are consumers protected from false advertising?
Answer: Laws prohibit misleading claims, and consumers can file complaints with agencies like the FTC or equivalent local regulators.