The Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA) may be one of the most intensive laws protecting Georgia consumers on the books. However, it is often entirely underutilized and is generally not well understood by most people. The FBPA, unlike fraud claims , works against deceptive practices in a variety of trade and commerce transactions. Fortunately, our Macon FBPA attorneys can help you to address these matters with experience and skill.
Georgia's Fair Business Protection Acts (O.C.G.A. § 10-1-390) protects consumers and business from any unfair or deceptive practices during any trade or commerce.
Some of the transactions which this statute protects against include the following:
Although the statute is worded to include all of these transactions and more, Georgia courts have limited it to transactions that may affect the public in some way, as opposed to private transactions. These could include the private buying or selling of a vehicle, farm, or home between individuals.
If violated, the FBPA may utilize the Office of Consumer Affairs to take action against deceptive, unfair business practice.
If an individual feels they have been wronged in accordance with the practices outlined in the FBPA, they could seek out any of the following:
If you have fallen victim to a deceptive or unfair act or practice by a merchant, then our Macon FBPA lawyers stand prepared to assist you. Call us today at (478) 202-7050 to schedule your free case evaluation!