According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), advertising is considered to be deceptive when it omits, misleads or falsely represents a product or service. This type of marketing can be presented in both written and oral forms. Since there are penalties that...
Cleaning war: Clorox sues Lysol
You've probably seen plenty of commercials where companies take direct aim at their competition, perhaps even mentioning them by name. Even when it's not by name, they often allude to it strongly enough that it leaves no doubt in your mind what they're talking about....
Romance scams are becoming more common — and costly
With the rise of online dating sites and apps, so-called "romance scams" have become more prevalent. These scams can leave victims both financially and emotionally devastated. Seniors looking for love, companionship or just someone with whom to communicate -- often...
Minnesota’s attorney general sues Comcast for deceptive practices
The Minnesota attorney general (AG) filed a lawsuit against the telecommunications giant Comcast in late December in Hennepin County District Court on behalf of state residents. In her Dec. 21 filing, she accused them of having violated both the Uniform Deceptive...
5 types of credit card fraud
With cash is being used less frequently, credit card fraud is more rampant than ever, and it's important for American consumers to be on the lookout, so they don't risk becoming a victim of consumer fraud related to their credit cards. Here are five of the most common...
Fake charities: Avoiding a common type of consumer fraud
It seems like consumers have every opportunity to get duped or defrauded on a daily basis. In fact, it can be difficult to keep track of the many types and varieties of scams that fraudsters use to deceive us. One of the most common types of fraudulent schemes is...
Recognize these two common scams against the elderly
Just when we think we've seen every fraud scam under the sun used to target vulnerable seniors, our law firm encounters a new scheme that defrauded a senior citizen out of his or her money. It's terrifying to think just how fast someone can take your hard-earned money...
What can I do if I was sold a faulty car?
Buying a vehicle can be one of the most expensive purchases that you will have to make, and the car will be extremely valuable to the quality of your life. This is why many people spend a lot of time looking for a great deal on a new or used car. When they finally...
Misleading advertising and Social Security
We interact with advertising every day, on billboards, in magazines and online. It is important that this advertising is truthful in nature and does not mislead its readers. There are laws in place in order to protect people from misleading advertising; therefore, it...
The law on deceptive trade practice in Minnesota
As a consumer, you are subject to a large amount of information distributed by traders every day. This is true for when you drive past billboards, walk into a store and view certain deals, and get advice from car dealerships, for example. While most of this...