
CATrends: Fake Reference Prices
The illusion of savings.
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LensProToGo for allegedly falsely advertising that consumers who rent cameras and other equipment get “FREE SHIPPING” when, according to plaintiffs, consumers who have equipment shipped pay more than consumers who pick up equipment. (Borges et al v. The Dude Abides, LLC d/b/a LensProToGo, Case No. 20-cv-30132, D. Mass.)
The illusion of savings.
Zooming in on the fine print of a “Made in USA” tag.
Becky Sullivan, NPR
Belinda Luscombe, Time
Spam email leads to a fake endorsement from Dr. Oz, among other celebrities.