________ means the message has a tendency to mislead, confuse, or deceive the public.

A) Implied falsity
B) Marketing fraud
C) Literally false
D) Puffery
E) Collusion

Implied Falsity

A form of misinformation that suggests a false narrative or conclusion through implication or omission, without making overtly false statements.

Mislead

To deliberately provide false or misleading information in order to deceive someone or alter their understanding or decision-making.

Public

The general population or the community at large, often referred to in the context of societal or governmental affairs.