Deceptive Sales and Marketing Fraud

Deceptive Sales and Marketing Fraud tactics are a growing problem that consumers find themselves having to deal with. Companies who are driven by competition, greed and profits seek to gain competitive advantage in the marketplace by using deceptive practices on consumers who expect to be treated fairly by companies who produce and supply them with their goods and services. As consumers we have the right to receive honest and truthful information about the products and services we intend to purchase. A consumer who has suffered a financial loss, loss of property or legal rights is a victim of consumer fraud and should seek the services of an experienced Consumer Protection Lawyer to help address these issues and regain their losses.

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Following are examples of Deceptive Sales and Marketing Practices:

• Bait and Switch Advertising.
  
• High pressure sales tactics designed to force sales of unwanted goods or services.
  
• Inflated higher prices to give the appearance of a good deal.
  
• The promotion of phony “Going out of Business” sales.
  
• Making unsubstantiated claims about the performance or quality of products or services.

Unfortunately consumer fraud is all around us. The elderly seem to be a prime target for companies looking to make illegal profits. Seniors seem to be more trusting, especially elder widows with little financial experience can fall victim to scams that can cost them substantial amounts of money. Products are released everyday by companies that make promises that must be truthful and not misleading. Damages that result from deceptive practices may be addressed legally to protect the individual and the general public.

An advertisement is considered deceptive if there are false or misleading claims made about the quality, the price or the purpose of the particular product. A company, by law, is required to have proof to back up claims that are made about products or services they offer. As a whole the cost to the public resulting from deceptive sales and marketing can be very large. It is important that companies who continue to take advantage of the publics trust be penalized. State and federal consumer laws have been enacted to address these issues. An experienced and knowledgeable Consumer Fraud Attorney will be able to insure that consumers’ rights are protected.

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