Which of the following is part of the FTC policy statement for determining if a practice is deceptive?
A) there is a representation or omission of information in a communication to consumers
B) the deception is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer
C) the deception is material⎯likely to mislead the consumer to his or her detriment
D) there is a representation or omission of information in a communication to consumers and the deception is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer
E) there is a representation or omission of information in a communication to consumers and the deception is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer and the deception is material⎯likely to mislead the consumer to his or her detriment

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The FTC policy statement for determining if a practice is deceptive includes all three factors: there is a representation or omission of information in a communication to consumers, the deception is likely to mislead a reasonable consumer, and the deception is material - likely to mislead the consumer to his or her detriment. Therefore, choice E is the correct answer as it includes all three factors.

Which of the Following Is Part of the FTC Policy