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The so called shipping charges in many instances exceeded what the actual subscription costs would have been in the first place.</div> <bR> <div> Many are told they can cancel their subscription at any time.  Then when they tried, they did so unsuccessfully.</div> <bR> <div> There have been instances where victims didn't agree to receive the magazine in the first place, and were still billed.</div> <bR> <div> Be very wary when being approached.  Always make sure you understand exactly what is being offered and all costs involved.  In fact, ask for the entire offer in writing before proceeding.  Then add it up, you just may find that the total costs involved are more than you'd actually pay for the subscription itself.</div> <bR> <div> Research the Company before giving them your banking or credit card information.  You should never give this information out unless you know who you are dealing with.</div> <bR> <div> If you're not interested in the offer, tell them to put you on their do not call list.  It's illegal for them to continue to call you after that.  If they are scammers, they'll probably continue to call.  Simply hang up, they deserve it!</div> <bR> <div> Always be very careful what you verbally agree to.  In some states within the US,  your verbal agreement can mean that you actually have to pay.</div> <bR> <div> If you're ever tempted to say anything other than a straight forward no and don't call me again, we strongly suggest you read this FTC publication about  <A HREF="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/tmarkg/magzn.htm " TARGET="resource window"> Magazine Subscription Scams</A>  .</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=24 BGCOLOR="#EEEEEE" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="index_money_making_scams_home_top.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Your Scam Free Success!"><U>Home</U></A>    <A HREF="contact_us.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Shelley"><U>Contact Shelley</U></A>     <A HREF="money_making_scams_exposed.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Nasty Stuff: Money Making Scams, ema"><U>Scams Revealed</U></A>     <A HREF="starting_an_internet_business.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Free Guide to Starting an Internet B"><U>Starting an Internet Business</U></A>     <A HREF="product_reviews.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Reviews: Internet Business Tools Affili"><U>Reviews </U></A>    <A HREF="site_map.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Site Map"><U>SiteMap</U></A>     <A HREF="forum.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Scam Free Success Forum"><U>Forum</U></A>    <A HREF="reprints.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Articles You Can Use"><U>Article Reprint</U></A>     <A HREF="ranting.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ranting and Raving Newsletter"><U>Ranting & Raving</U></A>     <A HREF="free_ebooks_and_other_stuff.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Free ebooks"><U>Free Stuff</U></A> </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>