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.
Barr et al. v. SelectBlinds LLC
22-cv-8326, C.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2022)
Window and door blinds
Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to fake regular prices and as available for a limited time
Settled
(Motion for preliminary approval filed)
TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.
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