Consumer Protection Agencies Warn Against Deceptive Coaching Programs

Misleading promises and high costs plague vulnerable individuals seeking personal development and career advice.

Coaching programs often entice individuals with exaggerated promises of personal and professional success.
Consumer protection agencies in Berlin, Brandenburg, and Bavaria highlight the prevalence of costly, insubstantial coaching services.
Tactics include pressuring clients into signing expensive contracts without sufficient consideration.
Providers frequently attempt to bypass the 14-day cancellation right by encouraging clients to register as entrepreneurs.
Consumers are advised to thoroughly research coaching offers and seek legal advice if uncertain about contract terms.