What is a “cease and desist” letter?
A cease and desist letter is a formal notice that a person has committed an illegal action and the recipient must stop it. It is usually a notice sent by an individual or a company to another person or company, demanding that they stop (cease) an illegal behavior (and desist from continuing it). Such behavior could be harassing or fraudulent activities, or other illegal activities. In Oklahoma, cease and desist letters can be used to address consumer fraud. Consumer fraud is the illegal practice of businesses or individuals taking advantage of consumers in order to gain an unfair advantage or profit. This can be done knowingly, through false statements, deceptive advertisements, or other deceptive acts, or through negligence. In Oklahoma, legal sanctions can be imposed against a business or individual engaging in consumer fraud. In Oklahoma, a cease and desist letter can be sent to a business or individual engaging in consumer fraud. This notice serves to alert the recipient that they are engaging in activities that are illegal and must stop. The letter legally orders the recipient to cease such activities, and to "desist" from engaging in any further consumer fraud. Failure to comply with the cease and desist letter can result in legal action being taken against the recipient.
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