Counsel for the Deceived: Case Studies in Consumer Fraud

by Philip G. Schrag

Book Overview

Memoirs and case studies of fraud schemes and consumer protection from an insider who helped to found New York City's first consumer watchdog agency, Counsel for the Deceived is a funny, candid account of fraud and institutional paralysis written by a then-newby lawyer, the city's Consumer Advocate. Philip Schrag was appointed by former Miss America Bess Myerson to defend consumer rights. In six case histories, reading more like a true-crime...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161027962X
• ISBN13: 9781610279628
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Quid Pro, LLC
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"