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Posted July 10, 2020
FTC Charges Seller With Falsely Promising Consumers Next Day Shipping of Face Masks and Other PPE
On July 8, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged the online marketer SuperGoodDeals.com, Inc. and its owner, Kevin J. Lipsitz, with falsely promising consumers next-day shipping of facemasks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to use during the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the federal complaint against SuperGoodDeals and Lipsitz, the company's website stated that PPE was "in stock" and advertised "Pay Today, Ships Tomorrow," but SuperGoodDeals received hundreds of complaints about shipping delays. These deceptive tactics violate the FTC Act and FTC's Mail Order Rule, which requires companies to ship goods within the promised timeframe.
In a news release about the charges, the FTC noted it files a complaint when it has "reason to believe" that the named defendants are "violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. The case will be decided by the court."
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For more information, use the link below.
According to the federal complaint against SuperGoodDeals and Lipsitz, the company's website stated that PPE was "in stock" and advertised "Pay Today, Ships Tomorrow," but SuperGoodDeals received hundreds of complaints about shipping delays. These deceptive tactics violate the FTC Act and FTC's Mail Order Rule, which requires companies to ship goods within the promised timeframe.
In a news release about the charges, the FTC noted it files a complaint when it has "reason to believe" that the named defendants are "violating or are about to violate the law and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. The case will be decided by the court."
See Related Warnings:
Sellers of Essential Oils, Hand Sanitizers and More Warned for Coronavirus Claims
Seller of "COVID Supplement Protection Pack" Warned for Coronavirus Claims
Seller of Chinese Herbal Medicines Warned for Coronavirus Claims
"Anti-Viral" Supplement Recalled for Unsupported Coronavirus Claims
North Isle Wellness Center Warned for Coronavirus Claims
Seller of CBD Tinctures and "Immune Boost Packs" Warned for Coronavirus Claims
KBMO Diagnostics Warned for Unapproved COVID-19 Test
For more information, use the link below.