The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has published a very interesting list of top 10 consumer complaints:
1. Identity theft:
Fighting back against identify theft
2. Debt collection complaints:
3. Prizes, sweepstakes & lotteries:
Sweepstakes and lotteries scams
4. Shop-at-home and catalog sales:
5. Banks & lenders:
Credit cards and consumer loans
6. Internet services:
Buying a computer and Internet access
7. Auto related complaints:
8. Imposter scams:
9. Telephone and mobile services:
10. Advance-fee loans and credit:
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