commercial deception
[/kəˈmɜːrʃəl dɪˈsɛpʃən/]
nounpl: commercial deceptions
fraude comercial
1. Deliberate misleading of consumers or business partners in commercial transactions through false claims, misrepresentation of products, or fraudulent practices
The company was fined for commercial deception when it falsely advertised the product's durability.
A empresa foi multada por fraude comercial quando anunciou falsamente a durabilidade do produto.
2. Illegal or unethical business practices designed to mislead or trick consumers into making purchases
Commercial deception in advertising is subject to consumer protection laws.
A fraude comercial em publicidade está sujeita às leis de proteção do consumidor.
In Brazil, commercial deception is taken very seriously under the Código de Defesa do Consumidor (Consumer Protection Code). The term 'fraude comercial' is widely used in legal and regulatory contexts. In the USA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) actively prosecutes commercial deception cases. The concept reflects broader concerns about consumer rights and fair business practices in both cultures.
NYC Slang
shell game, bait and switch, flimflam
Related Idioms & Phrases
pulling the wool over someone's eyes
false pretenses
snake oil salesman tactics
enganar o consumidor
vender gato por lebre (Brazilian idiom: literally 'to sell a cat for a hare')
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