How do I complain about an ad in Australia?
Complain to the ACCC or Office of Fair Trading Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) or your local Office of Fair Trading if you think an ad is: not truthful. inaccurate.
How do I report false advertising in South Africa?
Consumers can lodge a complaint with the Advertising Regulatory Board about advertisements that they regard as misleading. Alternatively, one can also approach the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud to complain about misleading labelling.
Who do I complain to about advertising?
If you think the business will do this to other consumers as well, you can complain to the Commerce Commission. They do not act on behalf of individuals, but they do investigate complaints relating to breaches of the Fair Trading Act and can take action against the business.
Can you file a case against false advertising?
Victims of misleading and false advertising can file a false advertising lawsuit against the responsible company in civil court. For mass-market products that are widely available across the U.S., the sheer number of victims can lead to a class action lawsuit, representing possibly thousands or millions of consumers.
Who regulates advertising in South Africa?
The Advertising Regulatory Board
The Advertising Regulatory Board administers the widely-accredited Code of Advertising Practice which regulates the content of South African advertising. Informed by the learnings of 50 years of self-regulation in South Africa, the ARB steps into a new era of industry co-operation and support.
How do I complain about a misleading ad?
If you think an advertisement is misleading, harmful or offensive, you should write to the ASA, complete their online complaints form, telephone their complaints team. Where possible send a copy of, or a link to the ad, and say where and when you saw it.
Can you report ads?
The FTC has primary responsibility for determining whether specific advertising is false or misleading, and for taking action against the sponsors of such material. You can file a complaint with the FTC online or call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).
How does the FTC regulate advertising?
The FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive advertising in any medium. That is, advertising must tell the truth and not mislead consumers. A claim can be misleading if relevant information is left out or if the claim implies something that’s not true.