EPISODE 06~ TOP TIP: You can keep unsolicited merchandise as a free gift

IF YOU RECEIVE MERCHANDISE IN THE MAIL THAT YOU DIDN’T ORDER, WHAT TO DO? THIS IS AN ANNOYING MARKETING PLOY WHERE COMPANIES SEND YOU SOMETHING, HOPING YOU’LL AGREE TO PAY FOR IT. WELL GUESS WHAT? ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, THE NATION’S CONSUMER WATCHDOG, WHEN THIS HAPPENS, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO KEEP THE MERCHANDISE AS A FREE GIFT! YOU DON’T HAVE TO TRY TO RETURN IT OR EVEN INFORM THE COMPANY THAT YOU’RE KEEPING IT. JUST ONE WORD OF CAUTION: IF IT’S A COMPANY YOU’VE DONE BUSINESS WITH IN THE PAST, THEY MAY STILL HAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER AND COULD BILL YOU, SO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES. IN THE MEANTIME, ENJOY YOUR FREE GIFT OR DONATE IT AND TAKE THE TAX DEDUCTION!

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