1.   CALIFORNIA SETTLES WITH PRUDENTIAL California reached a multimillion-dollar agreement with Prudential Insurance, settling allegations that the insurer used deceptive tactics to sell life insurance.

2.   Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York said a state judge dismissed a class action lawsuit charging that its agents used deceptive tactics to sell policies.

3.   Paydirt came when memos surfaced from Enron lawyers suggesting traders used deceptive tactics to boost profits.

4.   Providian allegedly used deceptive tactics to sell add-on products such as credit protection.

5.   The movement has been beset by controversy, including allegations by critics that it is a cult, and that it has used deceptive recruiting tactics.

6.   Three former agents for Met Life were sanctioned by Pennsylvania, which said the three used deceptive sales tactics.

7.   His faith received bad publicity over allegedly deceptive recruiting tactics and panhandling by disciples while Moon lived in luxury.

8.   The U.S. military has also used deceptive tactics in the past.