What is false or misleading advertising?
False advertising consists of any claims that are untruthful or deceptive to a reasonable consumer. Misleading advertising consists of any claim(s) that may give a consumer the wrong impression about a product they wish to purchase or use. State and federal regulators also monitor unfair advertising practices. False or misleading advertisements may cause damage to consumers including financial losses. While in some cases the damages lost due to false advertising are relatively small, they are not costs consumers should have to bear. By participating in a class action lawsuit, an aggrieved individual and all those similarly wronged can obtain compensation for their losses. Types of false or misleading advertising • Bait and switch advertising is illegal under the Federal Trade Commission Act. It is illegal to promote a product that a company does not intend to sell or provide. Companies that use bait and switch tactics will pull in consumers by promising to sell an item at a certain cos
False advertising consists of any claims that are untruthful or deceptive to a reasonable consumer. Misleading advertising consists of any claim(s) that may give a consumer the wrong impression about a product they wish to purchase or use. State and federal regulators also monitor unfair advertising practices. False or misleading advertisements may cause damage to consumers including financial losses. While in some cases the damages lost due to false advertising are relatively small, they are not costs consumers should have to bear. By participating in a class action lawsuit, an aggrieved individual and all those similarly wronged can obtain compensation for their losses.
