Deceptive Practices In Marketing In Pennsylvania
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The UTPCPL gives consumers the right to cancel a contract within three days of signing it. This also applies to sales made over the phone, when a consumer feels buyer's remorse. However, the UTPCPL only governs consumer contracts, not commercial contracts.
An act or practice is deceptive where. • A representation, omission, or practice misleads. or is likely to mislead the consumer; • A consumer's interpretation of the representation, omission, or practice is considered reasonable.
The Act is stated in Pennsylvania Statutes, Title 73, Chapter 4. Section 201-2 prohibits false advertising. Under Section 201-4 the Attorney General or a district attorney can bring an action upon knowing about a violation. Section 201-9.2 permits private action by a person who has suffered ascertainable loss.
Document the deceptive advertising and your interactions with the company, including any purchases you made based on the false claims. File complaints with the FTC and your state consumer protection agency. These agencies can investigate the company and take enforcement action if necessary.
The Act is stated in Pennsylvania Statutes, Title 73, Chapter 4. Section 201-2 prohibits false advertising. Under Section 201-4 the Attorney General or a district attorney can bring an action upon knowing about a violation. Section 201-9.2 permits private action by a person who has suffered ascertainable loss.
The federal Lanham Act allows civil lawsuits for false advertising that “misrepresents the nature, characteristics, qualities, or geographic origin” of goods or services. 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a). The FTC also enforces false advertising laws on behalf of consumers.
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for defamation cases is typically one year. This means that you have one year from the date on which the defamatory statement was made or published to file a defamation lawsuit.
Filing a Complaint Department of Consumer Affairs. File a complaint online at .dca.ca or call 800.952. The Better Business Bureau. Go to .bbb, or consult your phone directory for a local office. The District Attorney's Office in your county. Consult your phone directory under "county offices."
