Conduct research and create a 5 paragraph essay that explains how consumers can protect themselves from fraudulent and deceptive practices. Information can include: do not call list, reading the fine print, terms and condition, personal information disclosures.

Reading the fine print: the producer would always make available fine print on their products which distinguishes them from other's, the consumer is expected to take note of that.

Explanation:

Fraudulent practise are being on the increase in business now, as many want to imitate firms and make gains out of their products. The following are what consumers can look out for to help them against this fraudulent practise.

1) Do not call list; the producer would make available how they can be reached and would want the consumer to reach them by such ways.

2) Reading the fine print: the producer would always make available fine print on their products which distinguishes them from other's, the consumer is expected to take note of that.

3) Terms and conditions: although this can be imitated but the producer has a unique way they would do theirs which the consumer should be aware of.

4) Personal information disclosures: when considering services, there will be need for releasing personal information, the customer should verify who they release information to.