Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 June 1940 — Page 11

BREAD WARNS “PUBLIC TO READ | * BEFORE SIGNING’

Better Bude Group Lists 178 Schemes Practiced Arn | Indianapolis. | » w “Before You Invest—Investigate.”| - |”. “Read Before You Sign.” 3 By following those two slogans, ‘Indiana is citizens can save them- « selves thousands of dollars lost here pd through various .schemes

‘and rackets, according to T. M. ;Qverley, | Better Business Bureau

‘manag : ss 1s honest and fair to'the “public, almost 100 per cent 50,” Mr. “Querley says, “but there is a small * minority which, through the promo ' tion of unfair schemes, preys on the “public aid the good name of busi-

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Sc hemers Active Now

- The famphlet lists 178 schemes *which have operated in Indianapo“lis. at one time or another. Some . of them ‘the Bureau is fighting here now, like these: “I “NEWS PHOTOS — Gyp photo tsalesmen flatter business men and|} others by claiming their pictures|§

2 tor | .00 - are wanted for the press. Their id iis “to sell photos at exorbitant

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agencies sometimes dump their customers at. wayside points even though the fares are paid in full. “UNORDERED MERCHANDISE —Many schemers make a living by mailing ; unordered merchandise in hopes that you will pay for it. “CASH BONDS—The advertising of attractive jobs by swindlers who request applicants to deposit a cash .bond, is a vicious scheme that has “swindled thousands of the unemployed.

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Other Rackets Listed Sailors and Permanent: house repair salesman who endeav- "Leather sweat bands. A ors to sign you up for an. expensive large assortment of col- ¢ AIRrepair [job on misrepresentations Le ) ors with contrasting : advertising. exhibit and that you : eho will receive large coinmissions to 7. 38 3 AB Other of the more flagrant types| £ 3 . \L 8 : 9 : of schemes, Mr. Overley said, are: : shy ot i P : “ LESS CHAIN — Endles : ENDLESS C ndless| swim Trunks, 79¢ Genuine Panamas d the majority o - ' i itd Sh lose. iutityset pu Men S pure woolswim trunks 1.98 to 2.98 : We Also Carry Men's Slack Suits in 3 Other Price ges mm “HEIRS—If someone informs you|in navy, royal or maroon. fa ; in an old and fabulous estate, in- 1 ¥ ho L ‘. STAR WORK SHOES “JEWELRY AUCTIONS—Beware en ’s auctioneers are skilled actors, and WwW ASH rk © We believe it’s the. finest $2.98 work

SIZES 14 TO 17 “HOUSE REPAIR—Beware of the Creased Crown styles. . : re, = Men’s Slack Suits at your house will serve as an bands.. Sizes 6%, to CONDITIONED th f irs.” . A a Other Sailor and Body Straws, 1.00 to 1.98 chain schemes are mathematically| that you are the heir to an interest| Sizes 28 fo 42. New “Nassau” Straws............298 Men’s Cool of fake jewelry auctions. Their Reduced to Wide selection of printed, ; ) o LA a in America. . . . And thereforq

Bleached MUSLIN

Turkish TOWELS

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misrepresentation is their stock in trade. } E “LIGHT BULBS—Some inferior| SEEN : i and foreign electric light bulbs have SY ©: q* 3 been so marked that When assem- 3: bled, the name of the country of origin is concealed. §

Divorce Warning Given

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“MATRIMONIAL — Persons who patronize agencies or correspondence clubs may expose themselves to manifold dangers. Some of these have been shakedown rackets, used by -swindlers of all kinds. “MEXICAN DIVORCES—Divorces obtained by mail through Mexican — have been held invalid in the United States. “RADIO NOISE —Radio noise

eliminators sold by street peddlers with elaborate faked demonstra-

tions, fail to work as represented. “MEXICAN PRISONER—Beware of intriguing letters from a Mexican prisoner who offers you part of a secret fortune if you advance money to get him out of jail. “ACCIDENTS—A few unscrupulous garage men listen to police

“ broadcasts of accidents—rush to the

scene; haul off the car without consent of the owner and make high Sowing charges or unauthorized re-

pairs |. Safety Formula Given .

If you're ever in doubt about a proposition, Mr. Overley says, bear these things in mind: 1. What are the facts? Do they agree with the representations? . 2. What are the promises or predictions? Are théy reasonable? 3. What is the past record of the principal? Is Romy of confidence?

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