Money - Money Management - Buying - Buying

20 Things You Should Never Buy Used

Door-to-door sales
Department of Consumer Affairs - Be Smart Buy Smart: What Smart Shoppers Know About Door-to-Door Sales
This site explains what you need to know about door-to-door sales and solicitations and who to contact if you have a problem.
(En Español)

Buying on layaway
LA County Department of Consumer Affairs - Buying on Layaway
This site offers the information you need before making a layaway purchase.

Internet dating services
LA County Department of Consumer Affairs
This site offers tips on how to choose an Internet dating service and avoid problems with your membership.

Telephone, mail order & Internet
Department of Consumer Affairs - Be Smart Buy Smart: What Smart Shoppers Know About Telephone, Mail Order, and Internet Sales
This site explains what you need to know about telephone, mail order, and Internet sales and who to contact for help if you have a problem.
(En Español)

Telemarketing
Department of Consumer Affairs - Basic Facts About Telemarketing
This site offers basic facts about telemarketing, including legal requirements, scams, how to get removed from telemarketing lists, and who to contact if you have a problem.