| A | B |
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| Bait and switch | Advertising bargains that do not exist to lure customers to a store so that they will buy more expensive merchandise |
| Caveat emptor | Latin phrase meaning let the buyer beware |
| Caveat Venditor | Latin phrase meaning let the seller beware |
| Cooling off rule | Provision that gives customers three business days to cancel contracts for most purchases made away from the sellers regular place of business |
| Consumer | Someone who buys or leases goods, real estate, or services for personal, family, or house hold purposes |
| Telemarketers | People who try to sell products by telephone |
| Product liability | Manufacturers, sellers and suppliers of goods can be held responsible if a product proves to be unsafe and someone is injured |
| Strict liability | An injury caused by an individual’s participation in an ultra-hazardous activity |
| Adulterated | A food or drug that contains any substance that may make it harmful to the health of the consumer |
| Intrastate sales | Sales that take place within a state |
| Unfair and deceptive practice | An act that misleads consumers |
| Fraudulent Misrepresentation | Any statement that deceives the buyer |
| Cease and desist orders | Legally binding orders to stop a practice that would mislead the public |
