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08/17/2016
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supermarkets Procon
In times of crisis it is common to see deals in establishments of different branches. But Procon Goiás alert to the type Take more offers, pay less. It must be very careful not to take losses. In view of complaints from consumers, tax officials visited a hypermarket in Goiânia Center to determine price differences of complaints. Where the price on the shelf is different from the amount charged in the case.
In a sample of 50 products, 16% showed irregularities and major differences were found in exactly the products advertised at discounted prices that, in theory, the consumer gets a greater amount and earn discount.
In practice: a package with three roll-on deodorant female units of 50 ml, announced the promotional price cost R$ 18.38 and the phrase Take more, pay less. However, when checking the unit price of the same product, it was found the price of R $ 4.20, ie the purchase of the three products by purchasing the unit would come to R$ 12.60. And even if the consumer acquired four products, it would still pay a lower value that practiced in the promotion of R$ 16.80.
The property was booked and respond to administrative proceedings before the Procon Goiás.
Law
The Consumerista legislation is very clear in its Article 37, § 1. - Is prohibited misleading or abusive advertising. It is understood by misleading advertising any kind of information or advertising character communication wholly or partly false, or otherwise, even by omission, capable of inducing the consumer to error, as the feature quantity, price, etc.
Consumers constatarem any irregularity may submit complaints by telephone 151, personal attendance at the headquarters or unit Vapt Vupt or the Web Procon.
More information: (62) 3201-7134
Source: Goiás Now
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