Question 1

Match the key terns listed in Column 1 to the description in Column 2. Use each description only
-Price-gouging

Accepted Answer

A) The covert substitution of low-quality counterfeit versions of brand-name consumer products. 
B) Consists of three calls beginning with the front 
C) Characterized by the use of the telephone to get consumers to send money to the promoter for worthless or overvalued products or services 
D) Deceptive advertisements that make false or misleading claims 
E) Used a telemarketing scheme to convince a public-school office manager to send him checks totaling $2 million for nothing
F)Bid-rigging where consumers lose the benefits of competition
G)Defined by the FTC as an alluring but insincere offer to sell a product or service which the advertiser does not intend or want to sell
H)The practice of taking extraordinary advantages of consumers because of the bias of the law, monopoly of the market, or because of contrived or real shortages 
A) The covert substitution of low-quality counterfeit versions of brand-name consumer products. 
B) Consists of three calls beginning with the front 
C) Characterized by the use of the telephone to get consumers to send money to the promoter for worthless or overvalued products or services 
D) Deceptive advertisements that make false or misleading claims 
E) Used a telemarketing scheme to convince a public-school office manager to send him checks totaling $2 million for nothing
F)Bid-rigging where consumers lose the benefits of competition
G)Defined by the FTC as an alluring but insincere offer to sell a product or service which the advertiser does not intend or want to sell
H)The practice of taking extraordinary advantages of consumers because of the bias of the law, monopoly of the market, or because of contrived or real shortages

Question 2

Two of the most notable figures caught in the Double Barrel were John A.Field III and Markus K.Dalton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Magazine sweepstakes typically rely on which two ploys to entice people to buy magazines and enter contests?

Accepted Answer

A) Gift certificates and free merchandise 
B) Personal guarantees and personalized letters 
C) Travel and restaurant guarantees 
D) Free magazines and coupons 
A) Gift certificates and free merchandise 
B) Personal guarantees and personalized letters 
C) Travel and restaurant guarantees 
D) Free magazines and coupons

Question 4

About ________________ % of American households make at least one 900 call each year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of About ________________ % of American households make...

Question 5

Auto repairs make up the largest category of complaints received by Congressional panels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Schemes that offer fee-based credit cards, loan applications saying "guaranteed approval," home equity loans, and trade schools for low-paying jobs target what group of people?

Accepted Answer

A) The elderly 
B) The unemployed 
C) The middle class 
D) The poor 
A) The elderly 
B) The unemployed 
C) The middle class 
D) The poor

Question 7

The collapse of the home mortgage market has led to very few scams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match the key terns listed in Column 1 to the description in Column 2. Use each description only
-Bait and switch

Accepted Answer

A) The covert substitution of low-quality counterfeit versions of brand-name consumer products. 
B) Consists of three calls beginning with the front 
C) Characterized by the use of the telephone to get consumers to send money to the promoter for worthless or overvalued products or services 
D) Deceptive advertisements that make false or misleading claims 
E) Used a telemarketing scheme to convince a public-school office manager to send him checks totaling $2 million for nothing
F)Bid-rigging where consumers lose the benefits of competition
G)Defined by the FTC as an alluring but insincere offer to sell a product or service which the advertiser does not intend or want to sell
H)The practice of taking extraordinary advantages of consumers because of the bias of the law, monopoly of the market, or because of contrived or real shortages 
A) The covert substitution of low-quality counterfeit versions of brand-name consumer products. 
B) Consists of three calls beginning with the front 
C) Characterized by the use of the telephone to get consumers to send money to the promoter for worthless or overvalued products or services 
D) Deceptive advertisements that make false or misleading claims 
E) Used a telemarketing scheme to convince a public-school office manager to send him checks totaling $2 million for nothing
F)Bid-rigging where consumers lose the benefits of competition
G)Defined by the FTC as an alluring but insincere offer to sell a product or service which the advertiser does not intend or want to sell
H)The practice of taking extraordinary advantages of consumers because of the bias of the law, monopoly of the market, or because of contrived or real shortages

Match the key terns listed in Column 1 to the description in Column 2. Use each description only -Price-gouging

Two of the most notable figures caught in the Double Barrel were John A.Field III and Markus K.Dalton.

Magazine sweepstakes typically rely on which two ploys to entice people to buy magazines and enter contests?

About ________________ % of American households make at least one 900 call each year.

Auto repairs make up the largest category of complaints received by Congressional panels.

Schemes that offer fee-based credit cards, loan applications saying "guaranteed approval," home equity loans, and trade schools for low-paying jobs target what group of people?

The collapse of the home mortgage market has led to very few scams.

Match the key terns listed in Column 1 to the description in Column 2. Use each description only -Bait and switch

Introduction

Unsafe Products

Environmental Crime

Institutional Corruption: Mass Media and Religion

Securities Fraud

Corporate Fraud

Fiduciary Fraud

Crimes by the Government

Corruption of Public Officials

Medical Crime

Computer Crime

Conclusions

Filters

Exam 2: Crimes Against Consumers

Match the key terns listed in Column 1 to the description in Column 2. Use each description only -Price-gouging

Two of the most notable figures caught in the Double Barrel were John A.Field III and Markus K.Dalton.

Magazine sweepstakes typically rely on which two ploys to entice people to buy magazines and enter contests?

About ________________ % of American households make at least one 900 call each year.

Auto repairs make up the largest category of complaints received by Congressional panels.

Schemes that offer fee-based credit cards, loan applications saying "guaranteed approval," home equity loans, and trade schools for low-paying jobs target what group of people?

The collapse of the home mortgage market has led to very few scams.

Match the key terns listed in Column 1 to the description in Column 2. Use each description only -Bait and switch

Introduction

Unsafe Products

Environmental Crime

Institutional Corruption: Mass Media and Religion

Securities Fraud

Corporate Fraud

Fiduciary Fraud

Crimes by the Government

Corruption of Public Officials

Medical Crime

Computer Crime

Conclusions

Filters