How the FTC Regulates Deceptive Sales Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates deceptive sales practices. Deceptive acts are any actions that mislead consumers. These may include omissions, representations, or misleading cost or price claims. The FTC is concerned with evaluating the entire course of dealing, from the initial advertisement to the final sale. In order to be considered deceptive, an act…

Protecting Consumers From Deceptive Sales

Deceptive sales practices in the security industry have been around for a while. But the alarm industry has made some strides in increasing consumer awareness and punishing companies. In addition, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has put out a set of helpful tips to protect consumers from deceptive sales tactics. The first step…

Timeshare News Roundup

The timeshare industry has many players and many of them have their own ways of promoting and selling their products. Among the top dogs are Marriott Vacations, the world’s largest vacation resort operator and Fleetwood Enterprises, the nation’s biggest recreational vehicle manufacturer. There are also a few new entrants in the field, including a company…