Greg, an agent for ABC Insurance Brokers, is trying to sell a new policy to Sally. Sally, however, is perfectly happy with her current policy and has no intention of cancelling it. Greg tells Sally that upcoming legislation is set to increase the minimum requirements for insurance, and that her current policy will not be available once the bill passes. He fails to tell her that if her policy is already in effect, this legislation won't affect her insurance. Which unlawful or unfair practice is Greg guilty of? A. Defamation B. Baiting C. Twisting D. Libel
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He is not defaming or libeling Sally, as he is not making false statements to harm her reputation. He is also not baiting her, as he is not advertising a product or service with the intention of substituting it with another. Show more…
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