misled

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The attorneys general of New Jersey and New York a week ago launched an investigation into World Cup ticket sales following reports that fans were misled about the locations of seats they purchased.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Fans have reported they were "misled" about the location of seats, including through the creation of more expensive 'front' category tickets released after the initial sales.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

They also misled investors, charged undisclosed fees and arbitrarily inflated prices charged to investors in StraightPath funds, according to the Justice Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Then in March, he lost a case brought against him by investors of Twitter, who claimed they were misled by public statements he made during the takeover.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“How long you think it take if someone tells you you can’t vote before it spreads?” asked one man who was misled.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander