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Tess Ikonomou

Firms risk watchdog attack over dodgy ads during sales

Businesses are being warned not to engage in deceptive advertising during post-Christmas sales. (Dylan Coker/AAP PHOTOS)

Businesses are being put on notice ahead of Boxing Day over misleading advertising, after Australia's consumer watchdog found concerning practices during Black Friday sales.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which conducted a sweep of sales ads online and in store, is worried the claims about the size and scope of discounts might be misleading consumers.

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