Scams and misleading advertisements are an entirely new phenomenon due to the ubiquity of the Internet in our daily lives over the past 20 years.

Misleading Advertisements

Refers to promotional messages that deceive or lie to consumers, often resulting in unfair competition and consumer distrust.

Internet

A global network connecting millions of computers, enabling the exchange of data, news, and opinions.

Ubiquity

The state of being everywhere at once or seeming to be present simultaneously in many places, often used to describe the pervasive nature of technology.