NCAC NEWS(Vol.23,No.1)

INDEX

Consumer information regarding the earthquake disaster
Status of ADR implementation by the NCAC and summary of outcomes (fourth round for FY2010)
Status of Reports Received in the First Year of the "National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan (NCAC);
Sat. Sun. Holiday Counseling" Reports received from January 16, 2010 (Sat) to January 30, 2011 (Sun)

Did you know? Trouble related to group purchase coupon sites
The invoice screen from a pornographic Website becomes stuck on the user's PC and it cannot be removed!
Never listen, never touch! Suspicious lucrative talk regarding unlisted stock and corporate bonds
Trouble regarding investment contracts for complex or sophisticated funds: Funds for professionals (notification required businesses) often sold to consumers through theatrical sales techniques
Beware of vendors recommending the purchase of the Sudanese pound! Solicitations such as, "we will buy" "please apply in return"
Trouble regarding restoration that accompanies vacating leased homes
A rapid increase in "water resource rights," a new type of problematic investment
Increasing inquiries and complaints regarding problematic sales methods that introduce independent installment sales credit as a payment method: Turn down forceful solicitation and contracts that extend beyond your payment capability!
Increasing consumer issues regarding pay nursing homes: Trends in inquiries and complaints, advice to consumers

Beware of snow falling from roof panels that use solar energy
Beware of using gardening supplies! Focusing on accidents involving herbicide, insecticide, fertilizer, and soil
Warning on laser pointers that are unlikely to comply with the law