A big-box store advertises a toaster for the low price of $10 (with no intention of selling it).When customers arrive,they are told that the item is not what they need,and that the more expensive toaster,at $45,is much better.How would a sociologist classify this crime?
A) as a white-collar crime
B) as an occupational crime
C) as a corporate crime
D) as a property crime

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This scenario describes a deceptive practice by a business to lure customers with a low-priced item and then push them towards a more expensive product, which is a form of corporate crime.

A Big-Box Store Advertises a Toaster for the Low Price