NCAC NEWS(Vol.22,No.3)
INDEX
Consumer Affairs Climate
- The yearly summary of inquiries and complaints reported through the "E-mail for Consumer Problems": Highlighting the cases which were investigated during the Fiscal 2009
Activities of the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan (hereinafter 'NCAC')
Surveys
- Consumer issues related to distribution services of images that can be viewed by connecting an internet line to a television: Although consumers signed a contract as the service was claimed to be "free" during the telemarketing call, it was actually discovered to be a pay service
- Be aware the Iraqi currency (Iraqi Dinar) trading: New problematic investment scheme targeting the elderly
- Providers of beauty and medical services rushing consumers into signing a contract for an expensive treatment plan: Consumers are lured by advertisements highlighting a discount price applicable during a campaign period
- Do not become a victim of illegal business practices that take advantage of the full launch of digital terrestrial broadcasting
Product testing
- Be aware of potential burns caused by electric kettles
- Safety of automobile power windows
