Examples of deceptive trade practices in this area include making false statements, omitting important details, and advertising unavailable goods or services. While many companies exaggerate the benefits of their products, it is unlawful to completely fabricate information.
A person commits the offense of theft by deception when he obtains property by any deceitful means or artful practice with the intention of depriving the owner of the property.
An act or practice is unfair when it (1) causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers, (2) cannot be reasonably avoided by consumers, and (3) is not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or to competition.
A person engages in a "deceptive trade practice" when in the course of his or her business or occupation he or she knowingly: (a) Conducts the business or occupation without all required state, county or city licenses. (b) Fails to disclose a material fact in connection with the sale or lease of goods or services.
Deceptive advertising. Commingling funds or improper or negligent handling of trust funds. Receiving undisclosed compensation in the course of providing real estate services. Demonstrating untrustworthiness or incompetency to act as a real estate broker or salesperson.
Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace. This law applies to consumer transactions involving the sale, lease or rental of goods, services or property mainly for personal, family or household purposes.
Under the GMFCA, it is unlawful for any person to among other things,: (1) knowingly present or cause to be presented to the Georgia Medicaid program a false or fraudulent claim for payment or approval; (2) knowingly make, use, or case to be made or used a false record or statement material to a false or fraudulent ...
It is illegal in Nevada to disseminate or distribute false or misleading advertising under NRS 207.171. Being sued and/or convicted of false or misleading advertising have both civil and criminal consequences.
Document the deceptive advertising and your interactions with the company, including any purchases you made based on the false claims. File complaints with the FTC and your state consumer protection agency. These agencies can investigate the company and take enforcement action if necessary.
Under Nevada State Law, specifically NRS 207.171, it is a crime to for an individual or company to spread false or misleading advertising.