Consumer Rights: False Advertising
When you, as a consumer, view an advertisement for a product or service, you can reasonably expect that the ad portrays that product or service in a truthful manner. On the federal and state level, laws are in place to make sure that businesses do not violate this trust with their consumers. Consumers who have been subjected to false or misleading advertising may be entitled to compensation and should contact an attorney to learn about what actions can be taken.
There are a few ways a business might mislead consumers through their advertisements, whether online, on television, on the radio, or somewhere else. They may make false claims about the price or quality of a product or service. One way a business may do this is by raising the price of a product, and then lowering it back to the original price, and falsely claiming that the product is on sale. This kind of tactic deceives the consumer and makes them think they are getting a bargain by purchasing the product at this price, when really they are just purchasing it at its regular price.
There are many other ways to falsely advertise a product, and all hurt you – the consumer. Even if the financial loss from the deceiving advertisement wasn’t a great amount, you can still potentially get your money back and more, as well as prevent the business in question from harming other consumers. Contact an experienced attorney today to take the next step towards justice and protect your rights as a consumer.
