Bureau of Consumer Protection - Product Fraud Scam Notice
The Soccer Ball is an Other Item.
"Replica of the ball used in the 1930 World Cup final between Argentina and Uruguay"
Consumers beware! This fraudulent product has been circulating around Torn with over 164,000 units sold. It's usually sold to unsuspecting soccer fans for around $6,000 as a top-quality replica ball of the 1930 World Cup. Nothing could be further from the truth. One of the actual balls used in the World Cup can be seen below. Notice the difference in color from the "replica" above. Please be careful when purchasing replica Soccer Balls to ensure their authenticity.
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NOTE: The Bureau of Consumer Protection issues an administrative complaint when it has reason to believe that the law has been or is being violated, and it appears to the Bureau that a proceeding is in the public interest. When the Bureau issues a consent order on a final basis, it carries the force of law with respect to future actions. Each violation of such an order may result in a civil penalty of up to $40,000 per day.
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