Bad Faith Insurance encompasses a range of unfair claims practices and other unethical behaviors by insurers, causing financial and emotional distress to policyholders.
Overbilling is the practice of charging for more services or goods than were actually provided, often seen in contexts such as healthcare, construction, and legal services.
A slush fund is a reserve of money used for illicit or unethical purposes, such as bribery, political influence, or personal gain.
Bait and Switch Pricing: The deceptive strategy where customers are lured by low prices only to be redirected to more expensive products.
Dual Contract refers to the illegal or unethical practice of providing two different contracts for the same transaction. The one with a larger amount is generally used to apply for a loan, while the actual contract reflects a lower amount.
Hush money refers to cash or other forms of payment given to ensure the silence of the receiver, often used in unethical or illegal contexts to cover up misconduct.
An in-depth exploration of predatory lending, its forms, historical context, examples, and impact on borrowers.
Explore the unethical practice of bait and switch, understand how it misleads consumers, and learn how to recognize and avoid falling victim to these deceptive sales strategies.
