CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
In June 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cynosure, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that the PicoSure Picosecond Aesthetic Workstation eliminates tattoos using laser technology when, in reality, it does not remove tattoos. (LDGP, LLC d/b/a Hartsough Dermatology et al. v. Cynosure, Inc., Case No. 15-cv-50148, N. D. IL.)
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.