ACCC warns shoppers of dodgy Black Friday discounts as sales kick off
Consumer watchdog expands annual sweep to social media and emails, flags bogus timers and misleading low-stock claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned shoppers to watch for misleading sales tactics as Black Friday promotions begin, including bogus countdown timers, false 'sitewide' discount claims and misleading price comparisons. The ACCC has expanded its annual sweep from retailer websites to also cover social media posts and marketing emails.