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Deceptive Practices In Marketing In Montgomery
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The ARB accepts complaints about the content of advertising.
Wendy's, another major player in the fast-food industry, has been accused of using undercooked patties in their advertisements to make the burgers appear larger, as reported by The Washington Post. Similarly, Burger King faced allegations of advertising their burgers to be 35% beefier than they actually are.
The FTC enforces these truth-in-advertising laws, and it applies the same standards no matter where an ad appears – in newspapers and magazines, online, in the mail, or on billboards or buses.
The FTC has primary responsibility for determining whether specific advertising is false or misleading, and for taking action against the sponsors of such material. To file a complaint with the FTC, go to ReportFraud.ftc/#/?
Complaints can also to be filed electronically using our on-line complaint form via 311. if you have pictures to share of your submitted 311 complaint, please e-mail to catvplaints@montgomerycountymd.
Contact the company about your complaint If you have a complaint about a company's products or services, contact them first before you seek help elsewhere. Explain your problem to the company by calling, web chatting, or sending them a formal complaint letter.
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by: collecting complaints and conducting investigations. suing companies and people that break the law. developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace.
File a complaint with the Maryland Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division.
How to Submit a Complaint E-mail: CSUplaints@maryland. Mail: Office of Financial Regulation. Fax: 410-333-3866. In-person: Appointments are available to hand-deliver documents or meet with Financial Regulation staff at our offices in Baltimore City.
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