Bait and switch practices are generally considered illegal in Australia under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). This law prohibits misleading or deceptive conduct, which includes advertising a product at a low price to attract customers, only to subsequently push them to purchase a more expensive item. Businesses found engaging in such practices can face penalties, including fines and other enforcement actions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
If a bait and switch tactic is used then the contract may be null and void. You must be able to prove the bait and switch for this to be the case.
No, it is not legal to use bait and switch tactics in marketing and advertising. This deceptive practice involves advertising a product or service at a low price to attract customers, only to then try to sell them a different, usually more expensive, item. This is considered false advertising and is prohibited by consumer protection laws.
Bait Switch
Bait N' Switch - 2013 was released on: USA: 27 October 2013
yes
Why are they not truly free? no such thing as a free lunch. This is a very lame attempt at bait and switch!
Using bait and switch tactics in advertising is illegal and can result in legal consequences. This deceptive practice involves advertising a product or service at a low price to attract customers, only to then try to sell them a different, usually more expensive, item. This violates consumer protection laws and can lead to fines, lawsuits, and damage to a company's reputation.
Apt1B - 2010 Bait and Switch 2-3 was released on: USA: 9 November 2010
Yes. All States
Whale Wars - 2008 Bait and Switch 2-8 was released on: USA: 31 July 2009
Shaman Kingu - 2001 Bait and Switch 2-30 was released on: USA: 5 July 2005
After the First 48 - 2008 Bait and Switch 1-7 was released on: USA: 18 February 2010