Cases are also reviewed for a pattern of deceptive business practices and OCP may take legal action to correct these practices (if appropriate). You can file a claim for a deceptive practice or act under section 349 of the New York General Business Law.Please fill out the form completely and describe your situation in as much detail as possible. Complaints are processed in the order in which they are. The kinds of activities which are unlawful under the law of the relevant jurisdiction may be laid out in the unfair and deceptive practices act of the state. They continue making false statements to their new customers as part of their business practices. Vol.), Commercial Law Art. How to Spot and Report Price Gouging. For Immediate Release. An unfair business practice includes deception, fraud, misrepresentation, and unjust actions.