Deceptive Trade For Nevada In Broward
Description
Form popularity
FAQ
If you have been targeted by an illegal business practice or scam, report it at Reportfraud.ftc.
There are several convenient ways you can report a violation: Click here to report a complaint Call the Broward County. Call Center at 311 or 954-831-4000 (AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday)
A person engages in a “deceptive trade practice” when in the course of his or her business or occupation he or she knowingly: (a) Conducts the business or occupation without all required state, county or city licenses. (b) Fails to disclose a material fact in connection with the sale or lease of goods or services.
Report the Business to the Department of Consumer Affairs: Search online for your state's Department of Consumer Affairs. Visit the department's website. Follow the directions to report an unlicensed business.
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office or the state agency that regulates the company. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve your complaints against companies.
After a complaint is filed, it is reviewed by an attorney general representative who determines whether: The complaint is appropriate for mediation by the office. If it should be referred to another governmental entity that may be more suited to assist with the consumer's complaint.
It is illegal in Nevada to disseminate or distribute false or misleading advertising under NRS 207.171. Being sued and/or convicted of false or misleading advertising have both civil and criminal consequences.
1. No vehicle dealer or rebuilder may employ "bait and switch" advertising or otherwise intentionally publish, display or circulate any advertising which is misleading or inaccurate in any material particular or which misrepresents any of the products sold, leased, manufactured, handled or furnished to the public.
An act or practice is unfair where it (1) causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, (2) cannot be reasonably avoided by consumers, and (3) is not outweighed by countervailing ben- efits to consumers or to competition.
In Florida, unfair and deceptive trade practices are those practices that are considered unethical, unscrupulous, and dishonest. Further, these practices seek to deceive or take advantage of consumers.
