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Chapter 24, Problem 6BCP
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Case s ummary : The company I sold computer security software by the name of “scareware”. Ads by I redirected the consumers to a site and showed them that their computer was infected with dangerous files. In reality, no scans were conducted. K, the co-founder of I, was aware of the consumer complaints against their ads. An individual would be liable under FTC’s prohibition of deceptive practices if he participated in the deceptive advertisement and had the authority to control them and had the knowledge of them.

To find: The deceptive nature of I’s ads.

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Case summary: The company I sold computer security software by the name of “scareware”. Ads by I redirected the consumers to a site and showed them that their computer was infected with dangerous files. In reality, no scans were conducted. K, the co-founder of I, was aware of the consumer complaints against their ads. An individual would be liable under FTC’s prohibition of deceptive practices if he participated in the deceptive advertisement and had the authority to control them and had the knowledge of them.

To find: The liability of the person R.

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