Deceptive Practices In Advertising In Phoenix
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The plaintiff files a document (complaint) with the clerk of the court stating the reasons why the plaintiff is suing the defendant, and what action the plaintiff wants the court to take. A copy of the complaint and a summons are delivered to (served on) the defendant.
If you have been targeted by an illegal business practice or scam, report it at Reportfraud.ftc.
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.
File a complaint with your local consumer protection office. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem.
File a complaint with government or consumer programs File a complaint with your local consumer protection office. Notify the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in your area about your problem. The BBB tries to resolve complaints against companies. Report scams and suspicious communications to the Federal Trade Commission.
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.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices. They also provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid scams and fraud.
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights ...
44-1521 et seq., makes it unlawful for a seller to engage in any deception, deceptive or unfair act or practice, false statement, false pretense, false promise, misrepresentation, or concealment or omission of any material fact, by a seller or advertiser in connection with the sale or advertisement of any merchandise.
Arizona Attorney General The Attorney General has the authority to bring civil enforcement lawsuits under the Consumer Fraud Act and other state and federal consumer protection laws. To submit an online complaint (English or Spanish) use their online form. (800) 352-8431 outside metro Phoenix.
