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Scammers evolve fast. Three increasingly common scams are rising: solar energy sales, used car leasing, and robocalls.
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Complaints of deceiving solar sales pitches are nothing new.
“Solar energy is good for the environment and for consumers’ pocketbooks.
Leasing used to be reserved for new cars, but dealers have started offering used or “certified pre-owned” cars to buyers under lease contracts, as well.
This year’s report includes the story of a Massachusetts buyer who learned her recently leased used car had a serious electrical issue.
Consumers are increasingly complaining about continuous robocall solicitations to their mobile (and sometimes, home) phones.
Though probably not soon enough.
According to the Consumer Federation of America and the North American Consumer Protection Investigators, the three increasingly common scams are deceptive solar energy sales, used car leasing, and robocalls.
Complaints over solar sales involve misleading sales practices, confusing contracts and shoddy installation.
Dealers now offer used or "certified pre-owned" cars under lease contracts.
The calls are generally more annoying than dangerous, but plenty of scams begin as robocalls—including the incredibly pervasive IRS tax collection scam.
The information comes from the Consumer Federation of America, which analyzes complaints filed with dozens of state and local consumer protection agencies and publishes an annual top 10 list.
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