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Deceptive Practices In Advertising In Queens
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False advertising is an actionable civil claim under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act. A party who successfully sues for false advertising may be entitled to either damages or injunctive relief.
You could be fined, prosecuted or imprisoned.
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) If you feel that an ad is misleading or false, you can report it to the CCPC. The CCPC is responsible for enforcing the rules around business advertising in Ireland and can take action, where appropriate.
You can complain if you feel a business has misled you about a product or service or you object to the content in an advert. The Advertising Standards Authority is the main body for enforcing rules around advertising but there are other bodies who set standards for different sectors.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices.
You can register a complaint along with a copy / video / audio of such advertisement through the web portal of the GOI at to bring it to the notice of the Government.
If you have a consumer complaint or question for the Board, you can call 1-800-697-1220, visit , or write: New York State Consumer Protection Board, 5 Empire State Plaza, Suite 2101, Albany, New York 12223.
False & Misleading Advertising New York law protects consumers from false advertising. You have a right to receive truthful information about products and services. False advertising is any advertising that is misleading in any significant way. This includes any statements or pictures about the product.
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The New York City Consumer Protection Law prohibits DECEPTIVE TRADE. PRACTICES, meaning any claim or action having the potential to deceive consumers.Advertise products that are not available; Misrepresent items or services in any way. You must provide a copy of the misleading or deceptive advertisement. It is important that you attempt to resolve your complaint with the company before filing with the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP). You can file a claim for a deceptive practice or act under section 349 of the New York General Business Law. A well informed consumer is the best defense against fraud and deception. Under the law, claims in advertisements must be truthful, cannot be deceptive or unfair, and must be evidence-based. False advertising is a class A misdemeanor under New York law. In the mercurial media landscape, where is the line between "puffery" to promote a product and misleading speech?