It shall be an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice for any person, firm, or corporation doing business in any area in which a state of emergency Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the marketplace.The Federal Trade Commission commences a rulemaking to promulgate a trade regulation rule entitled "Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees," 19.86.010, Definitions. For example, much consumer fraud is not a criminal offense. (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. Washington, D.C.. Date. Please fill out the information below for the consumer you are submitting this complaint for. 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.