Misleading Ads - Inputs on Root Causes
Below are the key issues as highlighted by you on Misleading Advertisements. Kindly review them and help us identify Root Causes for these Issues. Once we know the Root Causes, we will work on specific solutions that can be submitted to Government for implementation.
We look forward to your inputs!
Key issues on Misleading Advertisement
1. Some ads promise treatments which are not supported by medical science
2. Many travel related ads mislead people by giving not quoting the all-inclusive prices
3. Newspapers/channels do not object on publishing misleading ads
4. Misleading advt. cheats the public and causes lot of complications when they use the product
5. Many ads in newspapers promise jobs but people end up getting duped of money
6. Many fake real estate ads promise plots/houses at a low cost
7. Many ads mislead the consumer by targeting their emotional side
8. Many ads mislead by writing the negative things in very small letters
9. Another way in which consumers are misled is advertising by threatening the consumers on possible health hazards
10. Many agencies which are not genuine are easily advertising their products and misleading consumers
11. Many ads objectify women
12. Many ads promise to make you earn a quick buck, but instead they just dupe people of their hard earned money more