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Online advertisements may offer you a trial for products to cure all sort of things, ranging from hair loss to weight loss or from acne to cancer. Be aware that “free trials” may result in repeated billing. Review the website carefully before you provide any credit or debit card information. | Online advertisements may offer you a trial for products to cure all sort of things, ranging from hair loss to weight loss or from acne to cancer. Be aware that “free trials” may result in repeated billing. Review the website carefully before you provide any credit or debit card information. | ||
You may be signing a membership, subscription or service contract that allows the company to charge fees to credit cards. Many websites that offer a “free trial” for products do not disclose the billing terms and conditions on their website. Check with the Better Business Bureau to find a company reliability report. See [[Sources of Help | You may be signing a membership, subscription or service contract that allows the company to charge fees to credit cards. Many websites that offer a “free trial” for products do not disclose the billing terms and conditions on their website. Check with the Better Business Bureau to find a company reliability report. See the [[Sources of Help for Consumers]] section for contact details. | ||
==Phishing and Smishing== | ==Phishing and Smishing== | ||
