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A class action lawsuit has been filed against Macy's for allegedly employing deceptive marketing and sales practices, particularly targeting servicemembers. The lawsuit claims that the company misrepresented its sales tactics, which has led to increased scrutiny and a mandate to reopen the claims process for affected customers nationwide. This follows a trend of legal actions against businesses accused of misleading consumers. In a related case, Hot Topic agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle allegations of similar deceptive practices, with $2 million allocated for legal fees. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is returning over $140,000 to consumers misled by Chaucer Accessories and Bates Accessories regarding false claims of American-made products.
1. Businesses that falsely claim their products are made in America mislead their customers and harm honest rivals. @FTC is sending more than $140k back to consumers deceived by Chaucer Accessories' and Bates Accessories' fraudulent Made in USA claims. https://t.co/lMHomDQci4
You know these fake discount cases I post about all the time? Wondering how serious they are? Hot Topic agreed to pay $12.5 million to settle this one. The lawyers will get $2M of that. Hot Topic didn't even get an answer on file. Just file complaint -> mediation ->$2M payday. https://t.co/JEE3DlOIkB https://t.co/IDdi14U17c
Businesses that deceive consumers are breaking the law. In this case, the company misrepresented their reputation & lied about making donations to support veterans. We will continue to hold such companies accountable; please report scams to @StopFraudCo. https://t.co/ZjQCasvf5Z
