Often what makes an ad deceptive or misleading are statements that sound truthful but are later found to be contradicted by the true facts.  Sometimes what is misleading about an ad is what isn’t stated at all but should have been.

Here’s the catch:  For homeowners in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure, First Gov may seem like a white knight charging in to save them.

Foreclosure Frauds and Fixes, report no. 24, informs you of the scams homeowners face when they are in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure.  The report also discusses tax liability and gives some tips for those at risk of foreclosure.

Hiring a General Building Contractor, report no. 80, now includes information about “service and repair” contracts and how they differ from home improvement contracts.

Here are two of the laws that became effective this month: