ORLANDO, Fla. — If you’re making a New Year’s resolution this year, Florida’s attorney general wants you to make sure you don’t fall for any scams targeting resolution makers.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said that since many resolutions are shared by many, fraudsters can easily predict targets to rip off, ruining resolutions before they even begin. Moody advises Floridians to be alert when purchasing memberships, products or services to help achieve common resolutions.
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“The beginning of a new year is a popular time to set goals, but do your research before signing up for memberships or purchasing products to help you succeed,” Moody said in a statement. “Scammers may try to exploit the situation to sell unproven products or just flat-out steal your personal or financial information.”
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Here are some tips from Moody’s office to avoid scams related to popular goals:
• Many people purchase a gym membership to begin the new year, but be sure to take proper precautions when signing any contract. To access the Better Business Bureau’s Joining a Gym Guide, click here.
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• An estimated 45 million Americans begin a diet every year and bogus diet products and programs rank number one at the top of all health care scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission. To access…
