Pryor said that his office has recently had several calls from people who signed documents before reading them and two consumers admitted signing blank contract forms. The consumer is bombarded with rushed warnings that the offer won t last long. They are urged to agree right away to whatever scheme is being peddled. The Attorney General explained that many older people consider their word as their bond and will follow the requirements of even unwritten agreements that they are told they have signed. He said this is apparent in matters of telephone slamming and charitable contributions with approval given over the phone and billed later.
Con artists prey on trusting individuals.
Don t be pressured into signing a contract that hasn t been thoroughly filled in or one that isn t fully understood. TDD service is available for the hearing impaired. A constitutional office of the State of Arkansas .