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DISCLAIMER: This survey is organised as part of a project for the European Commission, but Lex Fori is entirely responsible for the method and wording of the survey which should in no way be construed as an indication of the views or policies of the Commission.

Have you been the victim of dubious vocational training programs or business proposals, or outright scams posing as schools, "work at home" or "create your own business" schemes ?

Do you know a relative, or close friend, who has or have you in your capacity as a professional or consumer representative encountered any such cases.

Then fill out the questionnaire below !

Alternatively send us a letter, fax or email.

If you want to know how to avoid being the victim of such scams, read our consumer guide.

If you like horror stories, read some typical stories about the victims of dubious practices.

The information provided will be used only for the purpose of the survey and will not be given or sold to third parties.

If you feel the choice of answers provided does not enable you to describe what happened, please use the "additional comments" box at the end of the questionnaire.

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Who are you ? a victim a friend or relative of the victim representative of a government agency or consumer organisation educator professional or business person other

Nature of the activity you are criticising. school or training institution correspondence course work at home scheme business concept or method franchise

How did the victim enter into contact with the dubious training or business proposal ? door to door selling phone solicitation TV or radio ad Newspaper or magazine ad Flyer or leaflet Through a friend or relative other

What was the financial loss suffered by the victim ? none 50 euros or less 50-100 euros 100-200 euros 200-500 euros 500-1000 euros 1000-5000 euros more than 5000 euros

What was the victim's reaction after finding out about the dubious nature of the proposal ? no reaction apart from being upset complaint to the business or school involved complaint to a trade or professional organisation complaint to a consumer organisation complaint to a government agency complaint to the Police action before a court of law other

If a complaint was made what was the result ? no result partial satisfaction complete satisfaction

Amounts in euros 100-200 euros 200-500 euros 500-1000 euros 1000-5000 euros more than 5000 euros

Briefly describe what happened. Please include the nature of the victim, the nature of the training program or business proposal, what was dishonest or unfair about it, what material damages and emotional distress did the victim suffer, and how the victim reacted and how did the case end.

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