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When you see an advertisement that interests you, ask yourself these basic questions:

  1. Does the ad appeal to your emotions? Look beyond its particular appeal to you to discover what it is really saying, instead of what you think it is saying about the product or service.
  2. What are the special features of the product?
  3. Are these features really necessary to you?

As you read, listen to, or watch the advertisements:

  1. Be aware of fraud and deception in the ad.
  2. Be alert to ads that are misleading (those that make unreasonable claims about the product of service).
  3. Read the fine print, or listen carefully.
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