Recently, the White House announced some initiatives the Administration is undertaking to improve the lives of the military and veteran communities. The FTC participates in several of these efforts, including the VSAFE task force that’s working to help veterans and their families avoid scams and other deceptive practices.
Some of those deceptive practices relate to the car-buying process. Over the past few years, the FTC has highlighted some of the challenges and confusion you might face in buying and financing a car — including figuring out charges for add-on items after the initial price negotiation — that can lead to paying more than you expected.
How does that relate to the military and veteran communities? Well, military consumers’ reports to the FTC put auto-related reports in that group’s top ten issues (along with identity theft).
Because the FTC is always interested in hearing about the experiences of servicemembers, veterans, and military families, especially when it relates to such a vital purchase, we’re asking you to share your story. What has your experience been when buying a vehicle? Tell the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
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