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The New York lawsuit also said PepsiCo has deceived consumers by announcing various targets to reduce the amount of non-recycled plastic it uses in packaging, although it has actually increased its usage.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2023

It alleged that the company has deceived and misled users about its practices since at least 2014.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

The lawsuit argues that Google has deceived customers into giving up sensitive data.

From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2022

In fact, Gabby says she started when she was 16, and by one estimate she has deceived hundreds of couples.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2020

He feels that my rapid intellectual development has deceived me into thinking I could live a normal emotional life.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes