User blog comment:MisterWoodhouse/Introducing Affiliate Marketing/@comment-33359237-20200929151550

https://shop.fandom.com/gaming/virtual-reality-l33538.html advertises a "Sony PlayStation VR Headset" being "on sale" for 149 USD. The link goes to the actual offer for 349.99 USD. And it has been like that for a few days.

I wonder whether this form of advertisment is illegal (in my understanding it is certainly "deceptive"). And I wonder whether FANDOM is responsible for this kind of false advertisement. From here: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/advertising-marketing-internet-rules-road :

> "Advertising agencies or website designers are responsible for reviewing the information used to substantiate ad claims. They may not simply rely on an advertiser's assurance that the claims are substantiated. In determining whether an ad agency should be held liable, the FTC looks at the extent of the agency's participation in the preparation of the challenged ad, and whether the agency knew or should have known that the ad included false or deceptive claims."

I understand that FANDOM doesn't have the resources required "for reviewing the information used to substantiate ad claims" for all items in the shop. But, you know, when something comes with legal obligations that you cannot fulfill, then maybe it is not a goot deal.