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With the many types of fraud happening every day and the credit industry continuing to pick up speed, consumer protection is something we all should be aware of. Credit is the act of buying goods without paying for them in full right away. Credit comes in many forms, as credit cards, loans, retail cards, and financing--and it's almost always plastic. The Consumer Protection Act states that consumers must be made aware of the credit terms of the company. Consumers must have access to information concerning how the credit company will operate so that there can be no hidden charges or actions. The Act also overlaps with civil rights, including prohibiting discrimination, and it provides consumers with protection from sharks and limits the garnishing of wages. Consumer law also protects the consumer by limiting the kinds of claims companies can put on their products, such as claims about what the product can and cannot do. Continued... By Jeanne Rongitsch