Category: False Advertising
False Advertising involves the dissemination of misleading or deceptive information about a product or service to induce consumers to make purchases based on inaccurate claims. This can include overstating benefits, misrepresenting the quality or effectiveness, or concealing important information. Such practices undermine consumer trust and can lead to financial harm, legal consequences, and damage to a company’s reputation. Regulatory agencies, like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the U.S., enforce laws to prevent false advertising and protect consumers by ensuring that marketing claims are truthful and substantiated.