One way that companies cheat consumers is by making deceptive or false claims in their advertising and then not delivering what they promise. For example:
- an internet provider may not provide the promised speed
- a product or service marketed at a particular price may have hidden costs
- a health, diet or cosmetic product might make promises that are untrue and have no scientific basis
- a food product may not contain the ingredients pictured on the label
- something may be offered as "free" when it really isn't
Often this type of marketing targets people who are particularly vulnerable, including people who are ill, older adults, and people with financial difficulties.
Because the cost of these falsely advertised products is usually relatively small, companies often get away with their deceptive marketing. They make huge profits based on the volume of sales, but consumers lose money because it doesn't make economic sense for them to file individual lawsuits.
This is a situation where Halunen & Associates will file a class action as a very effective way to get relief for the hundreds, thousands or millions of people who have been deceived by false advertising.
Have you been deceived by the marketing of a particular product or service? Halunen & Associates wants to talk with people who have been victims of false advertising and who are willing to stand up to big business even though their individual loss may not be large. Contact us for a free consultation.
Halunen & Associates is also Current Consumer Investigations a number of specific possible false marketing cases. If you have used any of the products and want to know your rights, please contact us.
