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receive a full refund. The seller must tell you that you have a right to cancel, and give you a summary of your cancellation rights and two copies of the cancellation form. Ask to see the required cancellation notice before you agree to buy. If the sales- person doesn’t have it, don’t place an order. The company
is breaking the law.
• Postcards in the mail: The postcards say nothing about maga- zine subscriptions but direct you to call a telephone number about a contest, prize, or sweepstakes entry. If you call, you may get information about prizes, gifts or other awards—but more than likely, you’ll get a sales pitch for magazine subscriptions. According to the law, you never have to buy anything or pay
to claim a prize, gift, or award.
• Phony invoices or renewal notices: The notices come in your mail and look like bills. If you already subscribe to the magazine, check the subscription expiration date. Also check the notice carefully to see if it came from your publisher. If you’re not a subscriber and you didn’t order any magazines, you’re not obligated to pay.
Magazine Sales Scams