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Franchise and Business Opportunity Scams

The California Department of Corporations (Corporations) partners with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to bring you practical information on some common business opportunity scams, and how to spot, stop and avoid them.

   

• Ads for Business Opportunities: How to Detect Deception

Investors may contact Corporations before they invest to check the registration status of the investment they are considering by calling our toll-free telephone number, 1-866-ASK-CORP (1-866-275-2677).