Direct Sales Corporation Sells Products to Consumers Over the Phone

question 18

Multiple Choice

Direct Sales Corporation sells products to consumers over the phone, through the mail, and online. The company may violate the Federal Trade Commission's Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule if it

• A) ships orders too early.
• B) fails to notify consumers when orders cannot be shipped on time.
• C) issues a refund immediately when a buyer cancels an order.
• D) uses a shipping company other than the U.S. Post Office to send the goods.

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Definitions:

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