What Is Consumer Defense?

Consumer defense is the process of defending consumers from unfair and deceptive practices. This can be done by preventing or stopping a deceptive practice, or by bringing a complaint about an unfair practice to a government agency or public body. The concept of consumer defense is rooted in economics, and dates back to the earliest…

How to Cancel a Timeshare Legally and Within the Rescission Period

If you are struggling with a timeshare, you may want to consider canceling it. This will help you regain your financial freedom and get rid of maintenance fees. It can also be an effective way to save money on travel costs and avoid the high pressure sales presentations that you might encounter when you visit…

Deceptive Sales and Practices

A deceptive act or practice is any conduct, representation, or omission that misleads a consumer. It may be a materially unfair act or practice that causes substantial injury to the consumer. The FTC acts to prevent such acts and practices by prohibiting them in the marketplace. The Commission also has the authority to investigate and…

Deceptive Sales

Deceptive sales are the deliberate or reckless misrepresentation of consumer goods or services in a manner that misleads consumers. Often, these deceptive practices are conducted by employees of insurance companies or their agents in the course of a sale. These deceptive practices, which are referred to as unfair and deceptive acts and practices under 49…