31. Stuard faces punitive damages of $ 100, 000 on either the fraud or deceptive practices findings. 32. The industry contends that deceptive practices are rare. 33. We intend to investigate these deceptive practices , hold hearings and introduce legislation to better protect consumers. 34. The Best Buy approach comes dangerously close to being a deceptive practice under Massachusetts state regulations. 35. This has given the commission an opportunity to speak out on deceptive practices in the energy industry. 36. The officials acted under the Federal Trade Commission Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices affecting commerce. 37. The fair-debt act was passed by Congress in 1977 to curb abusive and deceptive practices by collectors. 38. Only a California statUte0on deceptive practices applied. 39. Earlier this summer, the company agreed to pay a fine of $ 35 million for deceptive practices . 40. A long list of American companies, including blue-chip names, are under investigation for engaging in deceptive practices .
