
Discounts at Best Buy
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
In July 2018 a class-action lawsuit was filed against Best Buy alleging that its “0% interest” or “no interest” promotions are really deferred-interest schemes. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the store represents that consumers are not going to be charged interest for the promotional period when, according to the complaint, consumers are charged interest retroactively from the date of the purchase if they do not pay off the balance before the end of the promotional period. (Dornaus et al v. Best Buy Co., Inc., Case No. 18-cv-4085, N.D. Cal.)
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Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Allegations: Falsely marketing that televisions have features that they do not have
Allegations: Failing to honor its Price Match Guarantee
Allegations: Deceptively marketing programs as free without adequately disclosing that they automatically switch to paid subscriptions unless consumers cancel
Allegations: Offering services to install home security systems without having proper licenses from the state of California or confirming third-party installation companies had the proper licenses
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