
CATrends: Fake Reference Prices
The illusion of savings.
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Toys ‘R’ Us, Inc. in November 2012 claiming the company engaged in a bait-and-switch scheme that lured in online shoppers by offering valuable free gifts but then provided gifts of lesser value, like mini Lego Christmas trees, or nothing at all. (William Probert v. Toys “R” Us, Inc., Case No. 12-cv-07237)
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.