You can file a claim for a deceptive practice or act under section 349 of the New York General Business Law. Prohibiting unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.Section 2. Definitions. We enforce federal competition and consumer protection laws that prevent anticompetitive, deceptive, and unfair business practices. The Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection provides resources for the business community to help them comply with the law. (a) No person shall engage in unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. The term "unfair trade practice" describes the use of deceptive, fraudulent, or unethical methods to gain business advantage or to cause injury to a consumer. Laws prohibiting unfair, deceptive, or abusive business practices protect consumers in each state. In the administration of this act, the Attorney General may accept an assurance of voluntary compliance with respect to any method, act or practice deemed to be. Other acts or practices may violate only the FTC.