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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

A controversial Bay Area startup is embroiled in drama yet again

Dolls Kill faces a class-action alleging deceptive limited-time sale emails created false urgency, seeking over $5 million and $500 per email in damages.
#ultra-processed-foods
fromABA Journal
1 week ago
Public health

Companies use 'deceitful tactics' to market harmful ultra-processed products with 'addictive nature,' city's suit alleges

fromABA Journal
1 week ago
Public health

Companies use 'deceitful tactics' to market harmful ultra-processed products with 'addictive nature,' city's suit alleges

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fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

San Francisco sues Coca-Cola, Kraft over ultraprocessed food DW 12/03/2025

The lawsuit, lodged in San Francisco Superior Court on Tuesday, accuses 10 corporations of violating California laws on public nuisance and deceptive marketing. It alleges the manufacturers pushed products they know are harmful with marketing that ignored or obscured the risks similarly to how tobacco companies operate. "Just like Big Tobacco, the ultraprocessed food industry targeted children to increase their profits," a statement said.
Public health
Marketing
fromParade
1 week ago

Shay Mitchell's Beis Called Out for 'Illegal' Cyber Monday Email Stunt

Béis used deceptive 'Fraud alert' Cyber Monday email subject lines that may violate FTC and CAN-SPAM rules and prompted strong customer backlash.
Law
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Automattic files counterclaims against WP Engine in WordPress lawsuit, alleging trademark misuse | TechCrunch

Automattic filed counterclaims alleging WP Engine misused the WordPress trademark, engaged in deceptive marketing, and negotiated licensing in bad faith after investor backing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
EU data protection

Shein accused of shaming' customers into buying more than they can afford

Shein faces formal complaints for alleged deceptive sales practices that pressure consumers, raising concerns over environmental and societal impacts.
fromThe Verge
6 months ago
EU data protection

Shein's 'fake discounts' break the law, EU says

Shein faces EU scrutiny for deceptive pricing practices, including fake discounts and misleading claims about product features.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Shein accused of shaming' customers into buying more than they can afford

Shein faces formal complaints for alleged deceptive sales practices that pressure consumers, raising concerns over environmental and societal impacts.
EU data protection
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Shein's 'fake discounts' break the law, EU says

Shein faces EU scrutiny for deceptive pricing practices, including fake discounts and misleading claims about product features.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

From hotels to U-Hauls, businesses are being blasted for 'bait and switch pricing'

There's not a consumer on the entire planet who will pay this $19.95 for a U-Haul truck. So the price is false.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Competition Bureau takes Canada's Wonderland to court over alleged 'deceptive marketing practices' | CBC News

"Canadians should always be able to trust the initial advertised price," Matthew Boswell, Commissioner of Competition, said in the release. "We're taking action against Wonderland because misleading tactics like drip pricing only serve to deceive and harm consumers."
Canada news
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
7 months ago

FTC is sending $18.5 million in refunds to Publishers Clearing House customers over 'deceptive' practices: Are you getting a check?

PCH will pay $18.5 million in refunds due to deceptive marketing practices affecting over 280,000 customers.
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