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M���� 16, 2011 Local Jams MONDAY 1pm. Desert Edge RV, variety 6:30pm. Arizona Sun RV Park 6:30pm. Mountain View Resort TUESDAY 1pm. KOFA RV Park 1pm. La Posa South 1pm. Crawford’s RV 1pm. Brenda RV Park, Brenda, Country 6:30pm Q Alliance Church, Gospel Accoustic 7pm. Desert Gold, Brenda, Gospel WEDNESDAY 1pm. Mt. Quail RV Park 1pm. Gold Star, Accoustic only 6-9pm. Holiday Palms, Country Jam 6:30pm. Scenic Road RV, Accoustic THURSDAY 1pm, Scenic Road RV, Accoustic 6:30pm, Split Rail RV, Oldies Rock ‘n Roll 7pm. Brenda RV Park, Gospel 7pm. QIA, Show $1 donation FRIDAY 1-3pm. Holiday Palms, Big Band 6:30pm. JR’s RV Park SATURDAY 1 pm, Desert Gold, Brenda, Country 1pm, Mt. Quail RV Park 3;30pm, 1st & 3rd, Brenda Trailer Park, Rock ‘n Roll/Dancing SUNDAY 1pm. Wagon’s West RV Park, Brenda 1pm. Split Rail RV Park 6pm. Black Rock RV Park, Brenda 6:30pm. Gold Star Gospel Accoustic Deadline for April 6th issue of the Desert Messenger is WED. March 30th Email: desertmessenger7@yahoo.com Phone: 541-218-2560 www.DesertMessenger.com ���.D�����M��������.��� CONSUMERS FROM PAGE 13 Know who you’re dealing with. A. Research the company or individu- al before you do business with them. Too often, consumers research a com- pany only after they’ve been scammed. The Better Business Bureau is a good place to seek information relating to a company and its reputation within the community. B. Consider recommendations from friends, but also beware of affinity marketing (when scammers target vic- tims through a shared religious affilia- tion, nationality or language). C. Check to see if the company or indi- vidual is licensed with the appropriate agency. For example: D. Mortgage or real estate profession- als - Arizona Dept of Financial Insti- tutions, Arizona Department of Real Estate E. Home repair - Registrar of Contrac- tors F. Charities - Registered with the Ari- zona Secretary of State’s Office. Read before you sign. . Be aware of ‘Bait and switch’ tactics - don’t fall for “the contract says the same thing as what I just told you.” Al- ways read the fine print terms and ver- biage before signing any document. A. Don’t let anybody fill in terms for you, or pressure you to sign a contract immediately. If you have a question about terms or language used in a con- FOR USED RV‛s, 5th Wheel & CASH Bumper Pull Trailers Call Steve 480-363-8025 READER’S OASIS BOOKS 690 E. Main - Quartzsite (one block east of Family Dollar) 928-927-6551 tract or agreement, do not hesitate to ask for a thorough explanation. Hang up the phone. . Sign up for the Do Not Call List. You may list your home phone or cell phone on the Federal Trade Commission’s Do Not Call List. http://donotcall.gov or 1-888-382-1222. A. If you are receiving an unwanted or harassing phone call, it is OK to hang up. Be cautious about opportunities involving sending money as a means to receive money. . Do not be persuaded to wire money to a company if they tell you that you have won a lottery prize. You probably have not won anything, especially if you did not enter a contest. A. Be aware of business opportunity scams that involve spending a large sum of money for simple business plans and ideas (Web sites, travel sales, etc.). Before you invest in any business, do your research and fully P��� 27 understand all terms and conditions for any agreement you may sign. Trust your instincts. . If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And always remember, it never hurts to do a little research on a company or product before you spend time and money. If you believe you have been a vic- tim of consumer fraud, please con- tact the Attorney General’s Office in Phoenix at 602.542.5763; in Tuc- son at 520.628.6504; or outside the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas at 1.800.352.8431. To file a complaint in person, the At- torney General’s Office has satellite of- fices throughout the state with volun- teers available to help. Locations and hours of operation are posted on the Attorney General’s Web site, azag.gov. Consumers can also file complaints online by visiting azag. gov/consumer/complaintform.html.