misrepresented

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“IULs are not inherently bad, but it’s misrepresented, sometimes fraudulently,” said Bill Boersma, a life-insurance expert who consulted on Busch’s case.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Polanski has since said he was misrepresented and never believed it was possible, claiming he spoke to the BBC the day after the article to apologise.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

As Smith-Griffin sought millions from investors, prosecutors allege that she misrepresented her startup’s revenue, cash and customer base in marketing materials and financial statements.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

One creator misrepresented news coverage, including by The 19th, to construct the lie that churches and other groups were “trying to take these kids from Haitians and allowing them to be deported without helping them.”

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

“Oh. This reminds me of this cute little cabin I stayed at in Amsterdam over last winter break. They misrepresented the picture online when I booked! My dad almost sued the pants off them.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon