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Oklahoma Deceptive Trade Practices Laws<\/h1>\n
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Most of the advertising seen on a daily basis is working to convince us we need a given product or service, which may seem like a form of deception. But legally speaking, "deceptive trade practices" go well beyond simple suggestion and are illegal under federal and state laws<\/a>. Such illegal practices include tampering with a used car’s odometer or using bait-and-switch advertising tactics. In addition to protecting consumers and keeping businesses in check, these laws also help to maintain a certain level of consumer confidence.<\/p>\n

Overview of Oklahoma Deceptive Trade Practice Law<\/h2>\n

The Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act adopts model legislation known as the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. In addition to a provision making it illegal for retailers to print a customer’s entire credit card number on the receipt, the Act identifies the following as deceptive or unfair business practices (not a complete list):<\/p>\n