Australia fines Dell $6.5m for cheating on discounts
- August 15, 2023
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The Federal Court of Australia ordered the local unit of Dell Technologies Inc. to pay a $6.46 million fine for posting misleading claims about discounts on additional computer
The Federal Court of Australia ordered the local unit of Dell Technologies Inc. to pay a $6.46 million fine for posting misleading claims about discounts on additional computer monitors on the company’s website.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was reported by Reuters.
“This sends a strong signal to businesses that misrepresenting prices or inflating discounts is a serious violation of consumer protection law and carries significant penalties. finesAustralian Competition and Consumer Commission Commissioner Lisa Carver said.
In June, a Federal Court found Dell Australia guilty of misleading customers about additional monitor prices or discounts on its website.
Dell said its Australian unit, which sells more than 5,300 additional monitors at inflated discounts, will work with affected customers to reimburse losses and purchase interest.
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Source: Ukrinform
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