Consumer Protection Laws and Financial Contracts Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of consumer protection laws?

  • To prevent businesses from engaging in any commercial activity
  • To protect the rights and interests of consumers (correct)
  • To ensure businesses can operate without government interference
  • To generate revenue for the government
  • Which of the following is an example of a predatory lending practice?

  • Extending a personal loan with flexible repayment terms
  • Offering a credit card with a low interest rate
  • Providing a fixed-rate mortgage loan
  • Issuing a title loan with high fees and interest rates (correct)
  • What is the primary responsibility of a consumer who has been a victim of fraud or identity theft?

  • To keep the incident a secret to avoid further embarrassment
  • To continue making payments on any fraudulent accounts opened in their name
  • To report the incident to the police and their financial institutions (correct)
  • To take no action and wait for the issue to resolve itself over time
  • Which of the following is a benefit of using a credit card for online purchases?

    <p>Credit cards provide additional consumer protections and the ability to dispute charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws?

    <p>The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common financial scam to be aware of?

    <p>Being contacted by a supposed government agency claiming you owe back taxes and must pay immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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