FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams
TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.
August 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1647, C. D. CA.)
June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Harley-Davidson for allegedly falsely advertising the prices of new motorcycles by representing that their manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) exclude various dealer preparation and setup fees when, according to plaintiffs, these fees are actually included in the MSRP. (Greene et al v. Harley-Davidson, Inc. et al, Case No. RIC1903312, California State Court – Riverside)
TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.
Looks can be deceiving.
Eric Lagatta, USA Today
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