(a) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of consumer transactions and consumer acts or practices in trade or commerce are declared unlawful. Georgia deceptive trade practices law bans false advertising, making it a misdemeanor charge and also allowing victims to sue for damages.Complete our online form. When a company uses deceptive business practices to mislead consumers or charge them unfairly, it can have a widespread impact on the marketplace. The primary tool the Office of the Attorney General uses to protect Texas consumers is the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA). If you have been wrongly denied insurance benefits through unfair or deceptive trade practices, you can sue the wrongdoer for damages. The following acts or practices are deemed unfair methods of competition and unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the business of insurance. The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed. Specifically, deceptive trade practices are unethical or fraudulent actions that substantially injure consumers or business competitors. Please fill out the form completely and describe your situation in as much detail as possible.