The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)\u00a0previously announced that they would seek\u00a0more than $2 million from car dealer\u00a0Major World\u00a0for deceiving their customers, but they recently increased\u00a0that amount many times over.<\/p>\n
DCA\u00a0is now seeking\u00a0$36.5 million in consumer restitution and fines from the dealer\u2019s three locations at\u00a043-40 Northern Blvd.,\u00a050-30 Northern Blvd. and\u00a044-11 Northern Blvd. in\u00a0Long Island City.<\/p>\n According to Christine Gianakis, press secretary for DCA, the additional claims against Major World include deceiving consumers about the history and condition of the cars it sells, including terms in a sales contract that limit the dealer\u2019s responsibility under\u00a0NYS VTL 417; using deceptive print and website advertisements; and making false statements on their license applications.<\/p>\n Read full article and learn more about Deceptive Advertising here<\/a>.<\/p>\n By now it should be clear how important it is for you to be FTC compliant. But how can you do that without spending $7,500-$8,000 or more on Internet Attorneys?<\/p>\n Smart business owners around the world are doing it with the help of FTC Guardian.<\/p>\n FTC Guardian is a service that is 100% focused on helping to keep you get and stay FTC compliant and fully protected.\u00a0And right now, we are offering a free training to give you the knowledge, information, and guidance that you need to stay out of trouble with the Federal Trade Commission.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/images\/button_banner-SDLM.png\")
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