Federal Agency for Consumer Rights Protection (Profeco) has published a list of four major misleading advertising techniques used by some businesses or service providers during a discount program called happy end’.
Through its social networks, Profeco also shared a number of recommendations for responsible consumption special offers this weekend.
For Avoid falling victim to misleading advertising During Buen Fin, Profeco disclosed four misleading advertising practices to consumers:
- Insert restrictions or warnings in small letters and contrasting colors that interfere with easy reading;
- By using this phrase, they apply restrictions but don’t tell you what they are;
- They state that the images are for illustrative purposes only; And,
- They suggest benefits or qualities of a product without having the scientific and technical documentation to back it up.
Berenice Romero, deputy prosecutor of the Federal Prosecutor’s Office for Consumer Protection (Profeco), said more than 100,000 businesses are expected to take part in the long weekend. Special offerswhich started on Friday the 17th and ends Monday, November 20.
During these four days, the organization will review the veracity and suitability of promotions and offers, and will monitor various media outlets for possible misleading advertising.
To take advantage of special discounts while maintaining responsible consumption, Profeco has published these four recommendations:
- Review your finances before purchasing;
- Compare prices and offers from different companies before entering into a contract for any telecommunications service;
- Don’t get carried away by the wave of offers; And,
- Make sure the terms of your contract are clear and fair.
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office for the Protection of Consumer Rights allowed microsite which helps the population compare prices for some goods which will be offered at El Buen Fin.
The “Who’s Who of El Buen Fin Prices” tool allows citizens to find out the prices of 489 products in the categories: kitchen, appliances, home appliances, audio and audio equipment, television and video, as well as make calculations, Profeco points out. portal.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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