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Wyoming Deceptive Trade Practices Laws<\/h1>\n
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The world of buying and selling can be a treacherous place. Merchants and sales reps have a job to do, while consumers search for what they want at the best price they can find. Most of this give and take is simply part of making consumer transactions. However, sometimes sales tactics cross the line. Federal and state deceptive trade practices laws<\/a> exist to enforce this line and stop violators from taking advantage of unwary customers. Here\u2019s a quick summary of Wyoming law protecting consumers from shady sales tactics.<\/p>\r\n

Wyoming Deceptive Trade Practices<\/h2>\r\n

The Wyoming\u2019s Consumer Protection Act<\/a> protects consumers from unlawful and deceptive sales and trade practices. Numerous deceptive business practices are prohibited under Wyoming law, including:<\/p>\r\n