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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Fraud, False Advertising, Deceptive Business Practices
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a state lawsuit accusing Dell and Dell Financial Services LP of engaging in fraud, false advertising and deceptive business practices. The lawsuit accuses Dell of luring customers with “bait and switch” advertising with regard to zero percent financing on computer purchases and failing to provide customers with adequate customer service. In May 2008, New York State Supreme Court Judge Joseph Teresi ruled that Dell and Dell Financial Services LP engaged in fraud, false advertising, deceptive business practices, and abusive debt collection practices. In September 2009, Dell and Dell Financial Services agreed to pay $4 million in restitution, penalties and costs. Dell also agreed to make sweeping changes to its advertising, sales and financing practices.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- State/Local
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Judgment Against Defendant
- Date of Filing
- 5/14/2007
Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
Total |
|
Dell, Inc. |
$4,000,000
|