In the week leading up to Black Friday 2025, Acodeco is patrolling the country's malls, checking shelf by shelf to ensure no Panamanian falls for misleading claims or 'phantom' discounts. The idea is simple: offers must be clear, real, and not play with people's money. These operations aim to ensure businesses comply with Law 45 of 2007, which regulates all promotions, sales, and other marketing tactics that appear during this period. During the inspections, regulators are verifying that advertising is honest, that in-store prices match the signs, and that prices are clearly marked, legible, and without tricks. They are also watching to ensure stores promptly correct any expired or misplaced ads, because during Black Friday, no one should have to guess how much anything costs. If you see something suspicious, just send them a photo of the ad. The final advice is clear: keep your eyes open, check everything, and report any shady practices you see. Black Friday is for saving money, not for taking advantage of people. And as always, Acodeco reminds the public to carefully review promotions before paying, to keep the receipt, warranty, and any screenshots or photos of ads… just in case a complaint needs to be filed. Complaints and inquiries can be submitted through the Sindi system, available 24/7 via WhatsApp and Telegram at 6330-3333, or through the @AcodecoPma social media channels.
