Question

If a salesperson advertises by radio or television a "magic" cream that cures baldness, even though that person knows that the cream is just hand lotion, that person may have committed:

Answer 1

The person may commit a violation of the Competition Act. The act aims to protect consumers from misleading and false advertising. The Competition Act does not tolerate deceptive marketing to be able to promote a product or persuade consumers to buy the product.

Answer 2

That sales person may have committed the federal crime of wire fraud.
the federal crime of wire fraud refers to an action that intentionally scheme other people into a form of dishonest product/service that being done through mail or wire communication (such as radio or television)
In United States, this crime could cost you $1,000,000 and up to 30 years in prison.